Light Up Brookhaven on Dec. 8 heralds arrival of the holiday season

Calendar Date:
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Choir singing at Light Up Brookhaven 2019

Brookhaven, GA, Nov. 26, 2021 -- A gift wrapped evening of Christmas magic, all merry and bright, will launch the holiday season in Brookhaven at this year’s Light Up Brookhaven planned for Dec. 8 in Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road from 6-9 p.m.

The fun-filled event will be packed with holiday-themed activities including food, music, holiday movies and giveaways leading up to the dramatic arrival of Santa, once again via the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta helicopter, (scheduled to arrive at 6:30 this year) followed by the lighting of the City’s dazzling 40’ Christmas tree.  Rabbi Brian Glusman and members of the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will also be returning this year to light the City’s Hanukah Menorah and dreidel.

Snow isn’t in the forecast, but don’t worry. Utilizing movie magic, man-made snow is planned to create the perfect holiday mood. To add even more fast-paced fun, this year there will be two snow mountains for kids to glide down. Flashing holiday leis will be given away on a first come, first served basis along with candy canes and other treats.

Do you recall the most famous reindeer of all? When not crafting penguin, snowman and other holiday ornaments, don’t forget to pose with two of Santa’s live reindeer, returning with their big red sleigh. Remind mom and dad to bring their cameras to get that perfect holiday greeting card photo.

“This will be one of the best Light Up Brookhaven events ever,” noted Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst. “After taking last year off due to the coronavirus, it will be great to see our friends and neighbors come back to this event this year. It is by far one of my favorite annual traditions,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst.

Giving the gift of holiday entertainment, local music groups will come a-caroling for everyone’s entertainment. Setting the holiday tone will be performances by choirs from the Marist Singers along with the Salvation Army Band, among others. 

These activities are bound to work up an appetite. Food trucks scheduled to appear, offering holiday goodies at a nominal cost, include A Little Nauti, The Fresh Truck, and Tacos & Tequilas. To take the chill off a cool December evening, the Girl Scouts will be offering hot chocolate, also for a small charge, as a holiday fundraising project. The City of Brookhaven and Explore Brookhaven will also have holiday giveaways on a first come, first served basis.

Light Up Brookhaven guests are encouraged to bring a toy for the annual Toys for Tots campaign, a holiday staple. Representatives will be there collecting unwrapped toys to help those less fortunate celebrate the season.

At the height of the evening, young patients from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta will be on hand to help Mayor John Ernst flip the switch lighting the towering City holiday tree. “We are very excited about this year’s Light Up Brookhaven,” said Ernst. “Thanks to our team of ‘Santa’s helpers’ from Parks and Recreation, I think residents will find this year’s event even bigger and better than ever. All of their hard work makes the effort worthwhile when we all see the joy in the faces of the youngsters. I look forward to seeing everyone there!”

Sponsors for this year’s Light Up Brookhaven are Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Pelfrey Tree Service.

Mark your calendars and join your friends and neighbors at Blackburn Park Dec. 8 for holiday memories to warm the coldest of winter days.