Hayward holiday ceremony to light up the streets

  • 2023-11-26
In its second year after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Light Up The Season event in Hayward next month will bring the light of merriment and community once again to the city.

Light Up The Season was a longstanding tradition of the Hayward community, bringing together people of all faiths, cultures, and traditions in a spirit of inclusion and holiday cheer. The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted this tradition during the years of 2020 through 2021, until in 2022, it returned in full force. This year, it is back completely in-person, and with renewed vigor.

The ceremony will include the lighting of the city Christmas tree, along with the donning of the city holiday decorations. There will also be music and dance from a diverse array of winter traditions, including Hanukkah, Mawlid al-Nabi, Las Posadas, Kwanza, and Christmas.

There will be a toy and donation drive ongoing, and attendees will enjoy a visit from Curbie, the Hayward Public Library bookmobile, plus many other activities and entertainment.

Community events may be advertised throughout cities on colorful Posters, which organizers can get printed at local businesses specializing in poster printing services.

The lighting ceremony is scheduled for December 2 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. It will be held at the Hayward City Hall Plaza, which can be found at 777 B Street.
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