Scarsdale In Light for the Holiday Season

The streets of the Village were aglow with holiday cheer for the annual tree lighting on December 1. There were Christmas carolers, free hot chocolate and pretzels courtesy of the Scarsdale Police and Fire Departments, gifts and activities from the Recreation Department and SVAC, seed planting from the Weinberg Nature Center and information from the Scarsdale Library.

There were inflatables and characters greeting the guests. Westchester Reform Temple provided a large menorah which is also on display next to the tree.

Boniface Circle and Chase Road were closed to permit everyone to walk the streets without traffic and to clear the way for Santa Claus who arrived in a fire truck. He sat in his sleigh and welcomed children who lined up to give him their holiday gift wish list.

The Mayor had the honor of lighting Scarsdale’s magnificent evergreen in Boniface Circle. Before doing the honors he made the following statement:

I’m Justin Arest, your Mayor and I’m thrilled to be joined this evening by Trustees Brew, Ahuja, and Gruenberg as well as Acting Manager Alex Marshall. First and foremost, I want to thank Brian Gray and Bob Kaczmarek and the entire PRC team for putting together what has to be the best light the dale yet. I’m appreciative of all of you for coming out in impressive numbers despite the inclement weather. Special thanks also go to our DPW, Police, and Fire Departments as well as SVAC, for making this event possible. I also want to thank and mention our Library that is also represented in Boniface Circle where there are some great offerings. Please check all of the tents out.

In this season of celebration, I'd like to reflect on a profound symbol that unites us all: light.

Light, in every culture, symbolizes hope, guidance, and warmth. As we light candles and adorn our homes with lights, we embrace not just a tradition but a universal message of optimism and resilience.

Therefore, in the spirit of the season, let's pledge to be sources of light and joy throughout the year. May this holiday bring joy to your hearts and homes, and inspire us to continue spreading light and kindness.

Happy holidays to everyone, and may your new year be bright and hopeful.

Sadly the weather did not cooperate and a steady rain deterred many from coming down to see Scarsdale in lights for the holiday season.