The 2024 Christmas tree lighting ceremony lit up the night at Port Jefferson.
Ed Shin
Street performers, carolers, and neighbors gathered to witness the beloved lighting of the official Village of Port Washington Christmas Tree. The ceremony also marked the conclusion ofthe 28th Annual Charles Dickens Festival.
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Frankie Martinez, who was honorary mayor during the Charles Dickens Festival, relinquished his weekend mayoral duties back to the Village of Port Jefferson.
Crowds gathered to see the parade marking the closing of the Charles Dickens Festival.
Allan Varela and Charles Dickens Festival honoree Giuliana Avella.
Heather Quiggle was among the Charles Dickens Festival honorees.
The balcony in front of Village Hall became the closing ceremony stage, where the Dickens Honoree awards were presented. Special thanks were also given to the hundreds of individuals whose efforts made the 28th Charles Dickens Festival possible.
Chares Dickens characters passed by onlookers at the Christmas tree lighting parade.
Sylvia Pirillo, Port Jefferson Village Clerk, greeted crowds at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Allan Varela, Chair at Greater Port Jefferson Arts Council, and honoree Jeff Brett, CEO and founder of King Quality, which sponsors the Charles Dickens Festival.
From there, the countdown commenced, culminating with the much-awaited lighting of the tree.
