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38th Annual Festival of Trees and Light Brings the Community Together 38th Annual Festival of Trees and Light

By Jude Bazerman

Bazerman: The 38th Festival of Trees and Light is underway at the Everson Museum in downtown Syracuse. From decorated trees and wreaths to live performances and activities, the festival is expected to be one of the most exciting yet. Syracuse resident Jack Griswold goes to the festival every year with his family and is thrilled to see what the museum has in store for this year.

Griswold: I come out here with my family every year. It’s good to see the community come out together and see all the lights and decorations.

Bazerman: When the festival began in 1985, 47 decorated trees were displayed. Now, over 130 unique holiday displays will be at the museum for everyone to see. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and all other winter holidays will be represented this year on the display.And the festival began last Saturday but runs up until December 16th. More information about each specific day of the festival and tickets can be found on Everson’s website. Reporting for NCC News, I’m Jude Bazerman.

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK (NCC News)— This week marks the final stretch for the Everson Museum’s 38th annual Festival of Trees and Light. However, the festival doesn’t include just typical holiday decorations. Live performances and activities will also be offered throughout the week.

The festival has become a tradition in many families, including for Syracuse resident Jack Griswold. 

“I come out here with my family every year,” Griswold said. “It’s good to see the community come out together and see all the lights and decorations.” 

The festival initially began in 1985, where 47 decorated trees were on display. This year, over 130 unique decorations from all major holidays are on display. 

While the festival did begin on Dec. 2, there is still a full week of festivities ahead. More information and tickets can be found on Everson’s website.

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