The holidays may look a bit different this year, but the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce is hosting several upcoming events to help everyone in the Saucon Valley community get in the holiday spirit.
Although he arrived at Light Up Night on a decorated vintage fire truck, Santa easily could have commandeered Dasher and Blitzen for an escort, since they were also guests at Hellertown's festive kickoff to the holiday season Friday.
According to forecasters, colder air and precipitation will invade our area in time for the weekend, which is when several events that will help kick off the holiday season are planned.
If you thought nothing could top last year's Hellertown Light Up Night, which drew thousands of visitors to the borough's Dimmick Park for an evening of festive holiday fun, the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce wants you to think again.
Hellertown Mayor David Heintzelman Monday issued a challenge of sorts to both himself and others involved in organizing the borough's annual Light Up Night event, which kickstarts the holiday season in Saucon Valley and this year was attended by several thousand people.
The first Hellertown Light Up Night event held in the borough's Dimmick Park was a hit, attracting a crowd of thousands Friday night, in spite of unseasonably cold weather.
One of the most famous camels ever to call Pennsylvania home will appear at Hellertown Light Up Night this Friday, Nov. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m., thanks to a suggestion by a local resident and support from local business sponsors.
Expected to be bigger than ever, this year's Hellertown Light Up Night in Dimmick Park will be held Friday, Nov. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. (no rain/snow date), and everyone is invited to come celebrate the start of the holiday season in Saucon Valley.
Borough council Monday unanimously voted to accept a recommendation by a Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce committee that a real tree be used to decorate the park this year.
Jessica O’Donnell of the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce requested and received approval by Borough Council Monday to relocate Hellertown’s annual Light Up Night celebration to Dimmick Park.
