14-December-2025
On Friday-5-December, the Borough of Bogota held their annual
Christmas tree lighting in front of Borough Hall. A large crowd gathered to
start the Holiday season in Bogota. There was a truck that sole hot chocolate
and a stand that gave away cookies and candies. Beetch Barn Craft N ’Sip, had
ribbons and pipe cleaners for anyone to make something of their own. Mrs. Claus
walked around Borough Hall Park and handed out raffle tickets to the younger
Students.
Music was provided by the
Bogota High School Jazz Band. Students from Isabelle School of Dance, along
with the Girl Scouts from Troop 98856 danced to Christmas music and other songs
on the steps to Borough Hall. This kept everyone in attendance entertained
while waiting for the arrival of a Special Guest.
Soon, horns sounded, and
lights flashed which alerted everyone that something special was about to
happen. Then the Bogota Volunteer Fire Department Engine Co. #1 and Hook
and Ladder Co. #1. pulled up to Borough Hall. The Firefighters then assisted
Santa Claus from the top of the Ladder Truck. He was greeted with cheers and
claps of the children there to wish him a Merry Christmas. Santa walked through
the crowd waving, shaking hands, and giving hugs to anyone who wanted one.
Once on the step, Santa took
the time to personally talk with some more children before he and Mrs. Claus
started the lighting countdown. When everyone finished counting down from ten,
the pine tree was lit up for the Holiday Season. Santa and Mrs. Claus stayed a
little longer to have their photos taken with anyone who wanted one.
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Story and photos by Ms. Sydney Mazzella
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