Nov. 26, 2002 Tutu Park Mall is celebrating the holiday season in a big way. The festivities begin Saturday, Nov. 30, with Santa's arrival in time for the 5:30 p.m. "Annual Lighting of the Tree Ceremony"
It's a chance for the little ones to meet the jolly fella and get in an early wish list. There will also be balloons, face painting, personalized hats and photo opportunities in center court.
In addition to Santas visit, Emanuel Benjamin Oliver Elementary Schools music department – consisting of the steel band, concert choir, recorder band, and concert band – will kick off the Holiday Concert Series by performing season favorites.
Tutu Parks concert series continues throughout the holiday season with musical groups performing Saturdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The scheduled line-up:
— Saturday, Dec. 7 Redeemed Brothers
— Friday, Dec. 13 UVI Jazz Ensemble
— Saturday, Dec. 14 Seventh Day Adventist Choir
— Saturday, Dec. 21 St. Nicholas Brass Quintet
Santas holiday appearance schedule in center court will be Saturday, Dec. 7, noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 8, 1-5 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 14, noon-5 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 15, 1-5 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 20, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 21, noon-5 p.m., and last chance on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 1-5 p.m.
For more information on these and other events visit www.tutuparkmall.com or call 775-4658.
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TUTU MALL SCHEDULES HOLIDAY MUSIC, SANTA'S VISITS
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