The City of Pelham kicks off the 2012 Christmas season with its annual tree lighting ceremony at the Pelham Civic Complex. Patrons can expect to see performances by the Pelham Skate School, Pelham Youth Hockey, and the Grebel Dance Nutcracker ballet. Choirs from Valley Elementary, Valley Intermediate, Riverchase Middle and Pelham High School will perform as well as the Pelham High School Jazz band. The Pelham Beautification Board will pass out free Christmas ornaments to the first 1,000 visitors.

Santa will make his entrance on the Zamboni and will be available to hear Christmas wishes.