NEW ROCHELLE, NY — The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce held its annual holiday lighting ceremony on December 4th at Memorial Highway in downtown New Rochelle.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bob Marrone was the Master of Ceremonies.
Songcatchers, a non-profit chorus of children and adults performed.
Words were offered by Marrone, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, Rabbi Emeritus Amiel Wohl—a rabbi of Temple Israel of New Rochelle and Fr. Francis Maurice of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic parish.
To the delight of children and adults alike, Santa Claus arrived on a New Rochelle Fire Department Ladder 11 truck distributing Christmas greetings and candy canes.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS: 2014 Chamber of Commerce Holiday Tree Lighting