The annual gathering will begin on the grassy area between Alamance Building and Haggard Avenue, near the flagpoles, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6. Join the entire ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ community for a university tradition and celebration of light that kicks off the winter holiday season.
The program of music, blessings, and readings begins at 6:30 p.m. on the grassy area between Alamance Building and Haggard Avenue, near the flagpoles, a new location this year. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available to visit with the community in front of Powell Building from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hot chocolate, apple cider and water will be served as those gathered enjoy musical entertainment by the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Gospel Choir, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Brass Quintet, Twisted Measure and Sweet Signatures.
Everyone is welcome for this wonderful ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ tradition!
In an effort to be more sustainable, we encourage you to bring your own mug. Tap your Phoenix card at the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Sustainability table for a chance to win a sustainable prize bag! Please note that Haggard Avenue will be closed to traffic between the North O’Kelly stoplight and the Williamson stoplight from 5 to 8:30 p.m.