The Middle Village community marked the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, held on December 5 and sponsored by the Middle Village Chamber of Commerce, the Queens Chamber of Commerce and the Middle Village Property Owners. Families crowded the gathering space as lights, decorations and the anticipation of Santa’s arrival set the tone for a festive evening.
Girl Scouts from Troops 4395, 4620, 4734 and 4618 of Trinity–St. Andrew’s Church in Maspeth, along with Troop 4733 from Our Lady of Hope and Troop 4641 from PS 49, opened the program with a set of classic Christmas songs. Their renditions of seasonal staples like “Frosty the Snowman” and “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” drew cheers from parents and neighbors before the scouts celebrated their own reward, hot chocolate and cookies waiting inside.
After the music, families lined up for free photos with Santa as volunteers handed out small gifts to children. With treats, carols and a brightly lit tree marking the finale, organizers said the community-focused celebration offered a warm start to Middle Village’s holiday season.
