Lights on the River taking place Friday in Owego

Lights on the River taking place Friday in OwegoThe Court Street Bridge and downtown Owego are lit up during last year’s Lights on the River event. (File Photo / JoAnn R. Walter)
Lights on the River taking place Friday in Owego

Santa and Mrs. Claus flip the switch at Lights on the River. (File Photo / JoAnn R. Walter)

On Dec. 7, downtown Owego will light up and be in a full festive celebration as the Historic Owego Marketplace presents the annual “Lights on the River” event, taking place throughout downtown Owego. The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m., with the fireworks capping off the evening at 8 p.m.

Visitors are invited to enjoy an evening filled with family-friendly activities, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, Owego Free Academy music students performing and then caroling around town, roaming holiday banjo music by Robert Seiger until 7 p.m., Juggler Will Stafford, specials at area merchants – some offering live entertainment, the Purple Lightening Band performing down Lake Street around 6:30 p.m., and a spectacular riverside fireworks show at 8 p.m. 

And, of course, the “Countdown to the Lights” will take place at 5:59 p.m. at the Courthouse Square. After, Santa and Mrs. Claus will continue to the Elks Lodge, located at 223 Front St. until 8 p.m. to greet children. Photos will be available by Michelle Cady.

The Tioga History Museum will also be open throughout the evening, offering a view of their O Tannenbaum Christmas Tree Display and fundraiser. The O Tannenbaum display continues at the museum, located at 110 Front St., until Dec. 15. 

Enjoy the charm of the historic streets of Owego as you stroll through downtown. Shop at one of Owego’s unique stores featuring hand-crafted art, crafts and antiques, and be sure to enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants Owego has to offer.

For a complete list of events, visit Owego.org.  

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