Light Up Night 2021 Lights Up Hellertown’s Dimmick Park (Photos)
Santa arrived at Light Up Night on a vintage decorated Dewey Fire Co. truck.
While the coronavirus pandemic is not over, the smiles and laughs from the kick-off of Friday night’s holiday season in Saucon Valley – Light Up Night – were enough to make people forget the hardships it has a bit. suffered in the last 20 months. .
Organized by the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Mobile Technology Graphics and other local business sponsors, the four-hour event featured the arrival of Santa Claus on a decorated fire truck, the illumination of the borough tree, live musical performances, giveaways, vendors, food, drink and much more.
It also marked a return to the Light Up Night of yore, after the event had to be changed last year in accordance with COVID-19 safety regulations in effect at the time.
Instead of sitting on Santa’s lap, the kids stood next to him to take pictures, but most important was that anyone who wanted to be given a chance to tell him what they want for. Christmas, which is just four weeks away.
The temperatures were seasonal and the gusty winds were colder than they actually were, but there was hot chocolate for everyone, as well as beer, wine and food sold by the vendors. local.
Inside the Dewey Fire Co. banquet hall, dozens of local artisans and other vendors sold their wares to attendees.
Other highlights of the event included musical and dance performances, a karate demonstration, and remarks from local and state officials including Hellertown Mayor David Heintzelman, State Representative Bob Freeman (D- 136) and Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure.
Photos of Chris Christian
Lauren Bertucci, left, and Jessica O’Donnell of the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce hosted the ceremonies, which were shown on the big screen by Mobile Technology Graphics, sponsor of Light Up Night. Many other local businesses also helped sponsor the event. Left, above, Hellertown Mayor David Heintzelman.
Although the Grinch made an appearance on Light Up Night, the “grinchy” behavior was not displayed. Most attendees were happy to attend in person again, after last year’s Light Up Night was converted to a drive-through event due to the coronavirus pandemic.
State Representative Bob Freeman (D-136), who represents the Borough of Hellertown and part of the Township of Lower Saucon in Harrisburg, spoke at the Light Up Night vacation kick off on Friday .
For participants of all ages, one of the highlights of Light Up Night was seeing real reindeer.
Mayor David Heintzelman helped welcome the 2021 holiday season to Hellertown during Light Up Night festivities on Friday.
The owner of several local McDonald’s restaurants, Jim McIntyre, maintained a booth where Light Up Night attendees were able to learn about local employment opportunities. McIntyre’s company, Jamren Inc., recently opened a new McDonald’s on the highway. 309 in the canton of Upper Saucon.
Hellertown council members Matt Marcincin, right, and Earl Hill have been kept busy and toasty while handing out mugs of hot chocolate at the Dimmick Park pavilion during Light Up Night.
It was the kind of night you wanted to hold a steaming mug of hot chocolate in gloved or gloved hands.
An ice sculpting demonstration was a highlight of Light Up Night.
Familiar characters from the Disney movie “Frozen” were joined on stage by members of the board of directors of the Grinch and Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce during the Light Up Night festivities.
Hellertown Police were on hand for the event, which has drawn thousands to the park in recent years.
After telling Santa what you wanted for Christmas, it was time to smile for a special souvenir photo.
Steel Club sponsored tractor-drawn wagon rides that took Light Up Night attendees from Dimmick Park to the club grounds and back again.
Two reindeer from the North Pole especially for Light Up Night had a lot of admirers at their enclosure.
Farmers Insurance Wimbish Agency of Hellertown sponsored a free sock decorating workshop for children which turned out to be a success.
Inside the newly remodeled Dewey Fire Co. No. 1 Banquet Hall next to Dimmick Park, dozens of craft vendors sold their wares during Light Up Night.
Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce board members, chamber staff and characters from the Disney children’s film “Frozen” including Olaf posed for a holiday group photo on a sufficiently cool night in Dimmick Park.
Light Up Night attendees watch the performance on the Dimmick Park stage.
It was a night to wear extra layers and even blankets, which some brought with them to the park.
Cubs from Pack 349 sold their ever popular meat sticks in a variety of flavors at Light Up Night.
Members of the Steel City Mennonite Church held a booth at Light Up Night, where they presented gifts to attendees.
Hot food was a hot entree at Light Up Night, which was held on a rather chilly evening at Dimmick Park.
You can’t have hot chocolate without cookies.
ChefStreet Kitchen and Chefmeals was one of the vendors for Light Up Night. The multi-faceted food business owned by Chef Joe Stout recently opened a physical location on Water Street in Hellertown.
Saucon Valley Karate students demonstrated their strong martial arts skills on the Dimmick Park stage.
