Saugeen Shores Mayor Mike Smith had many helping hands to flip the switch that turned the Christmas lights on, November 25.

Hub Staff

Many came out to celebrate Southampton’s Tree Lighting ceremony on a misty evening November 25, which coincided with the town’s annual shopping night, Southampton Sparkles.

The newly decorated tree was lit by Saugeen Shores Mayor Mike Smith with the help of a few youngsters who flipped the enormous switch.

The night’s Master of Ceremonies was radio host Brian Longmire, and the dancers from the Celtic Dance Academy braved the wet conditions and performed a few routines.

Before the tree was lit Mayor Smith took the time to remind all in attendance about the spirit of the season, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Hot chocolate was provided by the Southampton BIA, and members of the Chantry Singers closed the evening with a few seasonal songs.

Southampton BIA Chair Melanie Myers (left) and BIA Marketing Assistant Heather Hyde handed out free hot chocolate at the Southampton Tree Lighting ceremony, November 25.

Christmas came early for Brian and Zac Longmire when they discovered Santa’s newly restored sleigh parked in front of the Southampton Town Hall, November 25.

Crowds gathered around the dancers from Celtic Academy and watched them perform three numbers during the Southampton Tree Lighting, November 25.

Members of the Chantry Singers sang Christmas songs, November 25, during Southampton’s annual Tree Lighting.