Carolling in the Park takes place tonight in Glen Stewart Park

Community members and the Salvation Army Band take part in a past Carolling in the Park at Glen Stewart Park in this Beach Metro Community News file photo. This year’s Carolling in the Park is planned for tonight (Tuesday, Dec. 9) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Beach’s Carolling in the Park celebration takes place tonight at Glen Stewart Park.

The community celebration will be happening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Carolling in the Park has been a Beach tradition since 1989, bringing residents together to celebrate the holiday season and sing some carols.

The Salvation Army Band will be playing to accompany the community members who come out to sing along.

There also will be a collection for the Salvation Army taking place at Carolling in the Park. Donations will support the Salvation Army’s efforts to help those in need during the holiday season.

Along with the carol singing and music, there will be refreshments available. Also, a special visitor who is often known to wear a red suit is expected to be in attendance tonight for the youngsters.

Everyone is welcome to attend Carolling in the Park, but participants are reminded to dress warmly for the weather and to bring a flashlight.

Glen Stewart Park is located north of Queen Street East, east of Glen Manor Drive and south of the wooden bridge.

For more information on this year’s Carolling in the Park, please call David at 416-578-0656.

Donations on behalf of Carolling in the Park can also be made to the Salvation Army’s Scarborough Citadel by going to https://www.scarboroughcitadel.ca/ and clicking on the “Give” link.