Holiday lights went on in Amherstburg Nov. 16 and the town’s neighbours to the north put their lights on six days later.
The Town of LaSalle opened “Holiday Lights, Heritage Nights” at the LaSalle Civic Centre last Friday night. It is located predominantly between the main building on Malden Road that houses town hall and the LaSalle Library and the LaSalle police station.
LaSalle Mayor Crystal Meloche, joined by most members of her council, was pleased with the turnout. They officially lit the 40-foot walk-thru Christmas tree as the crowd cheered them on.
“Staff worked so hard to get this set up,” she said. “A huge thank you to them.”
Meloche said there are a number of different activities and events planned throughout the weeks ahead including “Family Fridays,” “Santa Saturdays” where Santa Claus and friends visit from 5-8 p.m. and Night Market Sundays, the latter being held at the LaSalle Event Centre on Front Road from 5-8 p.m.
“Every single weekend, there is something going on,” she said.
The lights are on daily from 5-10 p.m. with live entertainment a feature of weekend events.
“It’s nice to have something special for our residents,” said Meloche. “Everyone seems to love the lights. It brings everyone together.”
The “Holiday Lights, Heritage Nights” events have been taking place in LaSalle for at least four years. Meloche said LaSalle town council budgets for lights and displays annually, stating $10,000 is earmarked annually.
Meloche said while it helps bringing the community together, she added it is nice to leave a meeting at town hall and see the lights and families enjoying them.“It really means a lot to see people come out and enjoy them,” she said.
For more information on “Holiday Lights, Heritage Nights,” please visit www.lasalle.ca/holidaylights.
“Holiday Lights, Heritage Nights” kicks off in LaSalle
By Ron Giofu
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