OCCOQUAN, Va. — The Town of Occoquan lit its Christmas Tree on Friday night.
The annual event draws hundreds to the tiny town near Woodbridge.
The small shops in the town opened their doors for a special holiday open house to greet shoppers.
The tree lighting ceremony was scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. Thanks to Jenn Mathis at One Degree Captial, located in Occoquan, for the submitted video of the tree lighting.
The tree lighting is the first of three Christmas-themed events scheduled in Occoquan this year.
From the town’s website:
December 3: Santa Arrives by Boat
12:00 pm, Mamie Davis Park Dock
Santa visits with children at Town HallDecember 4: Town Blessing
5:30 pm, Ebeneezer Baptist Church and Mamie Davis ParkDecember 10: Winterfest
Santa’s Parade, 11 am – 12 pm on Harbor Drive
Fire Pits, Marshmallow Roasting, Carolers, kid’s crafts and more in Historic Occoquan, 3 pm – 7 pm
