With Thanksgiving all wrapped up, it’s now time to kickoff the countdown to Christmas.
Cities and towns all across Connecticut are holding tree lightings Saturday.
If you’re looking for a place to see a Christmas tree light up in Connecticut, Branford would certainly be among the top places for that with town officials saying this year’s festivities was bigger than ever.
A festive atmosphere fills Main Street in Branford as thousands of people gathered to see all things Christmas at the town’s annual holiday parade Saturday.
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“This is the best part of living in Branford. We’re here every year. We look forward to it,” Stephanie Ferraro of Branford tells us.
Kids took in the sights and sounds, their parents cherishing the town turning into a winter wonderland.
Then came the Christmas tree lighting to round out the night. Town officials say the festival was a success.
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“This is the biggest parade we’ve had in the last twenty years by far,” Branford Parks and Recreation Director Alex Palluzzi, Jr. said.
Alex says the holiday tree lighting and parade are Branford’s biggest events.
“People really have come around to be here. As I said earlier, the weather was fifty-five degrees, fifty degrees at the start so people came out,” Palluzzi, Jr. stated.
He credits his department staff and volunteers for making the annual celebrations run smoothly.
“Branford gets it done. It’s such a supportive community and that’s why we continue to do what we do,” Palluzzi, Jr. added.
Town officials say with the tree lightning now done, it’s now on the planning for First Night in January.
