Excitement Building for Light Up Nights

The temperatures aren’t quite freezing yet, but the holiday spirit definitely is in the air with the upcoming Light Up Night celebrations around the area.

Scott Township, Bridgeville and Heidelberg all are planning their winter festivals for this weekend that will include bonfires, music and, of course, Santa Claus.

kicks off the winter festivals Thursday night with its Light Up Night at Scott Park. The event, which begins around 6:30 p.m., will have cookies and hot chocolate in the lodge, carolers and local country music singer Vanessa Campagna will perform in the amphitheater and Santa will arrive on his sleigh pulled by the three township fire departments.

The temperatures might drop just enough for everyone to enjoy a nice bonfire in the park.

“Hopefully the fire will keep us warm,” said Eileen Meyers, who organized the event.

On Friday night, the excitement moves over to Bridgeville’s Triangle Park next to for the Winter Blast. There will be food, ice carvings, a bonfire, raffles and the Froggy Radio mascot will be visiting. The event, which starts at 6:30 p.m., will also give kids a chance to meet Santa and receive treat bags.

Colleen Rogosz, who helped organize the Winter Blast, said the borough is excited about the annual event.

“Everybody in town knows about it,” she said. “I guess to some families it’s a tradition.”

On Saturday night, will be hosting its First Night of Lights at the Ellsworth Avenue Playground. The event will go from 6 to 8 p.m. and include an ice sculptor, live music, food, hay rides and a chance to sit on Santa’s lap.

The borough has also partnered with the Marine Corps Toys for Toys campaign, which will give residents a chance to donate a new, unwrapped toy at the festival.

There will also be a Christmas Shopping Extravaganza Vender Show and bake sale earlier that day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in conjunction with the .

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