Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Starts Holiday Season with City Park Tree Lighting

Nothing says Christmas time like the Christmas tree! The smell of the pine, the twinkling of the lights – it’s magical. What also is magical about the holiday season is volunteering. The Appleton Christmas Parade committee was seeking a volunteer organization to take ownership over the Tree Lighting Ceremony in City Park prior to the Appleton Christmas Parade and the Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis was up to the task.

The weather was chilly but spirits were warm. There was caroling from the Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Adeline’s, holiday music by DJ Legend George, food vendors, free hot chocolate, coffee, and apple cider and of course decorating Christmas cookies!

The tree was lite and everyone made their way to College Ave in time for the Appleton Downtown Christmas Parade which is the largest nighttime parade in the Midwest. Last year's parade drew approximately 80,000 spectators to Downtown Appleton. Our club is excited about what we can do next Christmas to grow this great community event.