FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Newark, NJ – December 12, 2011 – Mayor Cory A. Booker, the Newark Municipal Council, Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement Margarita Muñiz, Acting Director of Neighborhood and Recreational Services T. Karim Arnold, and other dignitaries will join municipal employees and residents from every ward to celebrate the City of Newark’s 26th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, in the City Hall First Floor Rotunda, at 920 Broad Street, on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. Deputy Mayor Muñiz will serve as mistress of ceremonies.
Performing at the ceremony will be the Newark Boys Chorus School’s Concert Chorus, the American History High School Choir, and local saxophonist Bobby Wise. Refreshments will be provided by the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Services’ Division of Recreation/Cultural Affairs, and The Salvation Army.
WHO: Mayor Cory A. Booker, the Newark Municipal Council, Deputy Mayor of Neighborhood Engagement Margarita Muñiz, Acting Director of Neighborhood and Recreational Services T. Karim Arnold; representatives from The Salvation Army; Newark Boys Chorus School’s Concert Chorus; the American History High School Choir and local saxophonist Bobby Wise.
WHAT: Will celebrate the City of Newark’s 26th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 13
4:30 p.m.
Press Information Office – (973) 733-8004.
E-mail: Pressoffice@ci.newark.nj.us
MEDIA NOTE: The entire ceremony will be held indoors.
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