It's A Wonderful Life in Lafayette

First-ever "It's a Wonderful Life in
Lafayette" Holiday Celebration Scheduled for December 6

Fun, family friendly celebration. Tree lighting, live music  --
and this Santa’s “sleigh” is a historic fire truck!

The first-ever "It's a Wonderful Life in
Lafayette" community celebration to kick off the holiday season is
scheduled for Friday, December 6, from 4pm-7pm (PST), in Lafayette's Plaza
Park, located in downtown Lafayette, California. Complimentary admission.

Arrive early and plan to stay! This fun and festive event
includes visits with Santa, official holiday tree lighting ceremony,
one-of-a-kind photo ops, live musical entertainment, crafts, holiday treats and
a holiday sing-a-long.

Festivities begin at 4pm.

Santa is scheduled to parade on Lafayette’s treasured Old Betsy fire
engine, starting from the Lafayette Historical Society, traveling down Golden
Gate Way and arriving at Lafayette Plaza Park at 4:30pm. A must-not-miss for
the little ones!

Throughout the event, there will be activities for the kids, light
refreshments and lots of photo opportunities, including posing with Santa and
Old Betsy. Where else can someone take such a fun holiday photo? Plus, while
they last, Santa will be giving out limited edition goodie bags provided by
Whole Foods.

The official lighting of the Lafayette holiday tree is planned for
5:30 p.m. The tree, decorated with environmentally friendly LED lights, will be
lit each evening throughout the season.

There will be live entertainment throughout the event, including
local student musicians and singers (pre-school on up), performers from the
Peter Pan Foundation, Town Hall Theatre performers and a fun
holiday sing-a-long, too.

In addition, participants will have the opportunity to create an
ornament from recycled wooden shapes decorated with all natural sustainable
ingredients. Etsy designer Matte Stephens will be on-site providing guidance
and assistance during this interactive family friendly complimentary activity
for all ages.

Destined to become a popular Lafayette annual holiday tradition,
"It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette" is designed as a time for
gathering, giving and gratitude.

Expect a fun – and endearing -- surprise from local third graders,
too! They are busy decorating “I Love Lafayette because…” cards that will be
showcased on the Wall of Gratitude. Event participants will be able to decorate
the same type of cards to add to the Wall.

Complimentary hot chocolate and treats will be provided. Food trucks
will offer dinner items for purchase.

All this – plus this holiday event offers an easy way to purchase
the perfect holiday gift for teachers, clients, family and friends. The
Lafayette Chamber will be selling the new Lafayette Gift Card, good at over 40
local shops and restaurants. Prefer to give a personalized card. The cards are
available for purchase online at http://bit.ly/lafayette-gift-card or look for the
link on the Lafayette Chamber website, http://www.lafayettechamber.org.

The “It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette” event is presented by the
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by local Lafayette Realtor Dana
Green and Branagh Development, who together are also hosting the
environmentally-friendly downtown Lafayette twinkle lights for the 2013 Holiday
Season. 

Many of Lafayette Chamber's local non-profit partners will be on
hand to answer any questions you may have as you prepare for your family's
holiday outreach. In addition, Lafayette’s Whole Foods is providing the
hot chocolate, treats and the fun holiday craft.

For more details and the full entertainment schedule, please go
to www.lafayettechamber.org/events/2013-holiday-event