WILMINGTON — The city is amping up the holiday spirit with a few community events taking place this week to celebrate the season.
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The Riverfront Park tree lighting will take place on Thursday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. It’s Wilmington’s second holiday tree lighting (the first took place on Black Friday, at the foot of Market and Water streets), and will include a performance from students of the Williston Middle School choir. Afterward, there will be a reading of “Twas The Night Before Christmas,” light refreshments, face-painting and visits with Santa.
On Sunday, Dec. 7, the annual Wilmington Holiday Parade begins along Front Street at 6 p.m. All on street parking will be free during the parade; expect traffic delays.
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