Press Photos by Tabitha SchadeThe Allentown Rose Garden Neighborhood Association hosted a tree lighting ceremony Nov. 30. ABOVE: Members from the RGNA proudly host the event, providing hot chocolate, cookies and luminary kits to all who braved the dreary weather for the tree lighting. President of the RGNA Steering Committee, Anthony Moyer, is pictured second from the left.

From left Girl Scouts Averie Ubera, Evelyn Resch and Kennedy Dekrell are busy at work preparing bird feeders on behalf of Girl Scout Troop No. 6032.

Santa Claus makes an appearance at the ceremony and gifts candy canes to all who attend.

The tree glimmers dressed in a beautiful array of Christmas lights.

Members of the Emmaus High School Brass Ensemble perform at the ceremony for a second consecutive year.