By Neves Media
Panama City – The Bay County Board of County Commissioners will hold its 12th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Bay County Government Center, located at 840 W. 11th St.
“We are excited to once again hold the Christmas Tree Lighting, after the pandemic sidelined the event last year,†Bay County Commission Chairman Robert Carroll said. “We look forward to again bring the community together to celebrate the peace, love and hope of the holiday season.â€
The Mosley High School choir and band will perform Christmas music while free hot cocoa and cookies are served to the public as they await a special appearance by Santa Claus.
The public is invited to attend and encouraged to bring cameras for photos with Santa.
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Garett Valcourt