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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In collaboration with the Shelby Township Downtown Development Authority, Shelby Township is welcoming the public back for its Christmas Aglow celebration on Thursday, Nov. 30.
The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. and has been expanded to include a drone show. It will take place on the township municipal campus at 52700 Van Dyke Ave.
"Our partnership with the DDA is more than just a festive collaboration; it's a shared commitment to making the Aglow bigger and brighter with each passing year," Township Trustee Lucia Di Cicco, who serves on the DDA said in a press release. "Together, we aim to create an enchanting experience that not only brings joy to our community but also supports our local small businesses along Van Dyke Ave. This event is a celebration of the holiday spirit and a testament to the resilience and vitality of our local economy."
Before the tree lighting, Shelby TV will usher in the holiday spirit with its traditional stage show. Attendees can enjoy the atmosphere with horse-drawn wagon rides, meet and greet with a real reindeer outside the library, sip on hot cocoa, and enjoy holiday melodies courtesy of the Utica High School choir.
Santa Claus and the township officials will then light the towering 40-foot Christmas tree and the night sky will come alive with a dance of lights from high-flying drones.
Santa will receive the key to the township from North Pole ambassadors selected from the winners of this year's Shelby Township Christmas Coloring Contest following these festivities. He and Mrs. Claus then head inside the Shelby Township Library to meet children and pose for free photos.
"I want to express my sincere thanks to our hardworking Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department for their dedication in hosting the Christmas Aglow," Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis said in a press release. "Their efforts behind the scenes contribute immensely to the success of this magical event that brings our community together."
