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Annual holiday Festival of Lights

MILLERTON — The Millerton Business Alliance began planning its annual Festival of Lights and holiday weekend starting Friday, Nov. 29.

Throughout the weekend, the community members can participate in many festive events and activities for all ages.

The holiday light committee chairs, Mitra Walter and Claire Goodman, organized the two-day process of setting up lights around the Village of Millerton. Alongside Walter and Goodman, volunteer board members and the tree company, Stafford, all worked together to hang lights from the North East-Millerton Library to the corner of Routes 22 and 44.

Friday’s festivities end with a decorative parade that is organized by the fire department and marked by the lighting of a tree.

Friday, Nov. 29

9:30 a.m. — Free screening of Prancer at The Moviehouse. Seats are first come, first served. The movie will begin at 10 a.m.

Noon to 12:30 p.m. — Children’s raffle at Veteran’s Park. Tickets can be collected at The Moviehouse, and you must be present to win.

Noon to 5 p.m. — Hot cocoa and cookies at Veterans Park, courtesy of NBT Bank.

12:30 to 2:30 p.m. — Cookie decorating at the North East Community Center.

12:30 to 3:30 p.m. — Free hayrides with pickup locations at Veterans Park and Dutchess Avenue.

3 to 5 p.m. — Salisbury Brass Band performs in Veterans Park

5 p.m. — Festival of Lights parade and tree lighting.

Saturday, Nov. 30

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — “Thankful for Reading” annual book giveaway and crafts at NorthEast-Millerton Library.

All Weekend

Woodworking Expo at the Irondale Schoolhouse.

Festive Tastings and Treats, seasonal sales and discounts in participating shops.

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