Village of Greene Hometown Holidays 2020
Friday, December 4th
It’s a Crazy year, so let’s do it up a little Crazy-like!
The Tree Lighting Ceremony will be a CRUISE-BY ceremony. Cars will do a cruise-by to see the Christmas tree lights and Santa. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARK AND STAND BY THE TREE!!!!!!!!
We must keep it moving and feel free to honk as you drive by.
So how does this work? We will begin lining up on N. Canal St. at the Fire Dept (Facing Genesee St) BEGINNING at 5:30 p.m……… FLASHERS ON. Please make sure to leave enough room for residents to get in and out of their driveways and around the intersections. We will have a “lead” car, any guesses who it will be?
We will follow the “lead” car and fire truck with Santa on board for a tour of the village. Make sure when we pass the library that you wave to some special helpers, that will be watching the procession. Once Santa and the cruise-in reach the tree, Santa and a couple of helpers will light the tree. After waving to Santa you can continue home or park and visit any of the shops or restaurants that are open.
With all the concerns of COVID and for the safety of you and your families, we ask that you please remain in your cars. If you would like to see the tree by walking around it, then please choose a different night to do so. We would also encourage you to visit one of our restaurants and shops that will be open during this event, however we again ask that you refrain from walking around the Christmas tree for this night only. On future nights when around the tree, please remember to social distance and wear your mask. We greatly appreciate your participation! Our wonderful community strives to keep you connected, keep all of us safe and keep traditions alive during these times.
If you are not able to join the cruise-by ceremony, check for a Facebook Live feed. Also, if you are unable to join us but see Santa and the cruise-in passing your house, please step outside and wave as they go by.
The Santa Hut will be open this year beginning Saturday, December 5th, at 10:00 am! All COVID guidelines will be followed. You can sit on the hay bales and talk with Santa! He will be wearing a mask, just like you! You can also drop him a letter in the mailbox, which will be located in front of the Santa Hut! Santa’s visitation time will be posted.