Huntington Holiday Spectacular is back and lighting up the village
By Toni-Elena Gallo
Huntington Village turned into a winter wonderland once again as Wall Street was transformed into a display of lights, ornaments, a massive Christmas tree and — of course — a visit from Santa Claus.
The annual event runs from Nov. 30 to Jan. 2 and features numerous events almost daily. From live music, to dancers, to ice carvers and holiday markets, this extravaganza has something for the whole family.
Huntington Hospital/Northwell Health has been the premier sponsor of the festival for four consecutive years. “We take immense pride in sponsoring the Huntington Holiday Spectacular, a celebration that brings our community together in the spirit of joy and togetherness,” said Dr. Nick Fitterman, executive director of Huntington Hospital, in an interview with Living Huntington. “Supporting events like these is at the heart of our commitment to our community.”
The celebration kicked off at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday with a tree-lighting ceremony hosted by Impractical Jokers star Joe Gatto. This was followed by the Huntington Holiday Parade.
Time with Santa is intertwined with the falling of fake snow, as the hourly light show adds ambiance to the already twinkling 82-foot-tall Holiday Tree of Hope Christmas tree.
For more information on daily events, including a Dec. 15 toy drive, visit www.huntingtonholidayspectacular.com, where you can also sign up to volunteer.
