Tree lighting ceremony set for today at Withrow Park

This Beach Metro Community News file photo shows a past tree lighting ceremony at Withrow Park. Today’s ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m.

East Toronto residents are invited to a tree lighting ceremony today in Withrow Park.

Hosted by Toronto-Danforth Counillor Paula Fletcher, the ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the park which is located at 725 Logan Ave., south of Danforth Avenue.

The Withrow Park celebration will also include live performances from some of the artists who will be taking part in the Riverdale Share concert on the afternoon Sunday, Dec. 8. For more information on the 31st annual Riverdale Share concert at the Danforth Music Hall, please go to https://riverdaleshare.com/

Those attending tonight’s tree lighting ceremony are asked to bring a donation of a non-perishable food item for local food banks.