Dec. 2, 2024 By Ramy Mahmoud and Queens Post Staff Elmhurst residents came together to celebrate the start of the holiday season on Monday, Nov. 25, for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Veteran’s Grove Playground. The festive event, which kicked off at 5 p.m. on Judge St. and Whitney Ave. in Elmhurst, featured a… Read more »
Nov. 26, 2024 By Colum Motherway As December approaches, neighborhoods across Queens prepare to shine bright with festive holiday lights. One of the best ways to kick off the holiday season is to attend one of the many annual Tree-Lighting ceremonies throughout the borough. Here’s a guide to the dates and times of local…
Dec. 12, 2023 By Anthony Medina The Woodhaven Business Improvement District brought the holidays to the community with a dazzling tree lighting event for hundreds of spectators to witness on Friday, Dec. 8. Although the tree lighting was rescheduled due to some inclement weather and rain the previous week, residents didn’t waiver from gathering at the intersection of Forest Parkway and Jamaica Avenue Friday night. As part of the tree lighting festivities, hot chocolate, cookies and toys were made available to residents, thanks to the Ozone Park – Woodhaven – Howard Beach Lions Club and Ozone Park – Woodhaven Kiwanis…
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Dec. 5, 2023 By Nevine Salameh A full spectacle of lights and music embellished Astoria blocks as part of fourth Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade celebration on Thursday, Nov. 30. Participants of this year’s parade embraced the cold temperature and kept spirits high as they marched their way down from 50th Street and 30th… Read more »