Weston’s annual Holiday Music Festival & Tree Lighting event starts at 5:00 on Thursday, December 5 on the Town Green.

The tree was trimmed on Friday in preparation for the event, sponsored by the Commission for the Arts and made possible by the Crown family.

You will be able to enjoy hot chocolate and treats, music by the Charles Dickens Carolers, and performances by music and choral groups from Weston schools.

The countdown to the tree lighting starts at 6:00, followed by more music. Festival-goers are encouraged to sing along. We have the lyrics here, easily accessible on your phone.

Last year’s event was a huge hit, attended by hundreds. Take a look back at our story and photos from the occasion.

First Selectwoman Samantha Nestor and Ellen Crown go aloft.