The annual tree lighting ceremony flips on the switch to the holiday season. Photos: City of Wayzata
Light Up the Lake, Wayzata’s annual holiday spectacular, welcomes the community.
Connect with neighbors and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season as lights shine and sleigh bells ring once again on Lake Street. The City of Wayzata will host its annual Light Up the Lake event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. November 21, inviting event-goers to gather and revel in holiday magic and community.
The free event typically draws more than 500 attendees and features horse-drawn wagon rides, music, a tree lighting ceremony and a dazzling parade of lights hosted by local public safety departments. Enjoy strolling down lively Lake Street at its most festive, and take part in holiday activities for all ages. Children will be able to welcome reindeer to Wayzata’s winter wonderland, and all attendees can count on staying warm with hot cocoa.
We can almost hear the clip clop of this horse-drawn wagon ride, making its way down Wayzata’s Lake Street.
Additionally, the City of Wayzata urges attendees to come together in joy and generosity. Inspiring community spirit, Light Up the Lake will also include a Toys for Tots drive hosted by the Wayzata Police Department, and Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners is organizing a food drive for nonperishable items.
“This charitable event was created and continues to be to a tangible sign of hope, through the gift of new toys, and helps bring the joy of the holidays to one of our community’s most valuable resources—our children, especially ones who need it the most, during the holidays,” says Jamie Baker, chief of the Wayzata Police Department.
For additional information, visit wayzata.org.
