Elon to hold Festival of Holiday Lights on Dec. 1

Elon's beautiful annual tradition of holiday tree lighting and luminarias will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Scott Plaza.

Elon’s beautiful annual tradition of holiday tree lighting and luminarias will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Scott Plaza.

Lights and luminarias, hot chocolate and cider and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus mark Elon’s annual holiday festival beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 on Scott Plaza. The evening features a welcome from University Chaplain Jan Fuller, comments by Junior Class President Rachel Hobbs, and music by Elon’s brass quintet. Santa and Mrs. Claus make an appearance at the end of the night!

Rain Date: Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m.