Photo from a previous “Lights on the River” event. This year’s event is planned for Dec. 4, and will begin at 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Owego. (File photo)
A great night is in store for Owego! Downtown Owego will come alive on Friday evening, Dec. 4, 2015 for the annual “Lights on the River” festival.
Owego will sparkle with holiday lighting and great festivities. Christmas lights reflecting on the river, historic buildings lit with candles, children’s choirs, carolers, strolling musicians, jugglers, a visit with Santa, food, Christmas specials, and all the sights and sounds of Christmas.
The festivities begin at 4 p.m. with children’s activities at the Tioga County Arts Council and Black Cat Gallery in downtown Owego. The fun continues with Live Reindeer, the lighting of the Village at 6 p.m., and will be capped off by an exciting riverside fireworks show at 8 p.m.
Parking areas can be found online at http://www.lightsontheriver.com/images/stories/map_of_downtown.pdf. To view the entire list of events, visit www.lightsontheriver.com/schedule-of-activities/, or visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LightsOnTheRiverOwegoNy/?fref=ts.
The Tioga County Historical Museum’s O’Tannenbaum, 110 Front St., will also be open Wednesday through Saturday for all to see over 100 decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. To learn more about O’Tannenbaum, visit www.tiogahistory.org.
