Governor McKee invites Rhode Islanders to Tree Lighting at the State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The Governor and First Lady held a ceremony Thursday night for the annual Tree Lighting ceremony at the State House.
“The State House Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting is one of the most festive times of the year,” said Governor Dan McKee. “It’s an opportunity for Rhode Islanders from all 39 cities and towns to come together and celebrate the season. My family and I are excited to join Rhode Islanders to enjoy a night filled with family entertainment as we kick off the holiday season.”
Governor McKee and First Lady Susan McKee read the classic “The Night Before Christmas” to the spectators after lighting the 12-foot Douglas fir from Henry’s Christmas Tree Farm in Scituate.
The ceremony also featured performances by Rhode Island’s own Billy Gilman, the Cumberland Clef Singers, “The Governor’s Own” 88th Army Band, and Paul Cuffee Lower School Chorus directed by Christian Stanton.
Attendees were asked to bring an unwrapped gift that will be donated to a variety of local charities for children in need. Each child who donates an unwrapped toy will be entered into a raffle to win a scooter.
Mr. & Mrs. Claus made a visit from the North Pole to the State House, and were available for socially-distanced pictures with children in attendance.
