GRAVENHURST – Black Friday will be bright in Gravenhurst as the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be tonight (Nov. 23) in front of the Terence Haight Carnegie Hall.
Presented by the chamber of commerce, the BIA and town, the event begins at 6 p.m., when the 16-foot tall tree is plugged in. There will be a carol singalong, free wagon rides, musicians, a camp fire and refreshments. There will be sales along the main street until 9 p.m.
Trinity United Church is offering a free concert featuring Stratford Ontario’s Ali Matthews, a 10-time Gospel Music Association Canada Covenant Award winner after the lighting and Knox Presbyterian Church will provide dessert and refreshments for free from 6 to 9 p.m.