Cherry Hill kicks of the season with its annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony

December 3, 2012
  • <p><p>Officials work the scene of derailed freight train tank cars in Paulsboro, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p></p>

    <p>Officials work the scene of derailed freight train tank cars in Paulsboro, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p>

  • <p><p>Crew members ride on a locomotive after leaving empty tank cars near derailed train cars in Paulsboro, N.J., on Saturday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p></p>

    <p>Crew members ride on a locomotive after leaving empty tank cars near derailed train cars in Paulsboro, N.J., on Saturday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p>

  • <p><p>Freight train tank cars that derailed Friday are seen in Mantua Creek in Paulsboro, N.J. Residents in an area of about 12 blocks near the derailment remain out of their homes. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p></p>

    <p>Freight train tank cars that derailed Friday are seen in Mantua Creek in Paulsboro, N.J. Residents in an area of about 12 blocks near the derailment remain out of their homes. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p>

  • <p><p>Displaced residents wait for a shuttle bus outside a fire hall and community center in Paulsboro, N.J., Saturday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p></p>

    <p>Displaced residents wait for a shuttle bus outside a fire hall and community center in Paulsboro, N.J., Saturday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p>

  • <p><p>National Transportation Safety Board chairman Deborah Hersman answers a question in Paulsboro, N.J., Saturday morning, Dec. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p></p>

    <p>National Transportation Safety Board chairman Deborah Hersman answers a question in Paulsboro, N.J., Saturday morning, Dec. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p>

  • <p><p>A containment boom floats in Mantua Creek Saturday near freight train tank cars that derailed Friday in Paulsboro, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p></p>

    <p>A containment boom floats in Mantua Creek Saturday near freight train tank cars that derailed Friday in Paulsboro, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p>

  • <p><p>Several cars lay in the water after a freight train derailed in Paulsboro, N.J. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)</p></p>

    <p>Several cars lay in the water after a freight train derailed in Paulsboro, N.J. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)</p>

  • <p><p>As darkness falls, water is sprayed on derailed freight train tank cars in Paulsboro, N.J. on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p></p>

    <p>As darkness falls, water is sprayed on derailed freight train tank cars in Paulsboro, N.J. on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p>

  • <p><p>Mayor Chuck Cahn welcomed everybody by lighting up the Township’s Hanukkah Menorah and Christmas tree as a symbol of this special time of year</p></p>

    <p>Mayor Chuck Cahn welcomed everybody by lighting up the Township’s Hanukkah Menorah and Christmas tree as a symbol of this special time of year</p>

  • <p>Christ Our Light Children's Choir directed by Mike Bedics gave a great start to the evening with their performance (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)</p>

    Christ Our Light Children's Choir directed by Mike Bedics gave a great start to the evening with their performance (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)

  • <p>(Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)</p>

    (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)

  • <p>East High School, Belles of East and the Madrigals spread the holiday cheer with classic Christmas tunes (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)</p>

    East High School, Belles of East and the Madrigals spread the holiday cheer with classic Christmas tunes (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)

  • <p>Santa together with the Township Council and Mayor Cahn applaud the talented youth (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)</p>

    Santa together with the Township Council and Mayor Cahn applaud the talented youth (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)

  • <p>Anthony Verme, Ryan Sagedy and Joseph Matlack who are part of West High School Chamber Singers said they had to audition to be able to participate in the event (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)</p>

    Anthony Verme, Ryan Sagedy and Joseph Matlack who are part of West High School Chamber Singers said they had to audition to be able to participate in the event (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)

  • <p>(Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)</p>

    (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)

  • <p>Light refreshments were provided for the guests (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)</p>

    Light refreshments were provided for the guests (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)

  • <p>Kids of all ages enjoyed getting candy canes and posing for snapshots with Santa (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)</p>

    Kids of all ages enjoyed getting candy canes and posing for snapshots with Santa (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)

  • <p>Azaria Coleman-Stokes said her favorite part of the evening was the choir singing</p>

    Azaria Coleman-Stokes said her favorite part of the evening was the choir singing

  • <p>Streets of Cherry Hill are ready for the holidays (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)</p>

    Streets of Cherry Hill are ready for the holidays (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)

  • <p>(Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)</p>

    (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)

  • <p><p>On the 900 block on Mercer Street in Cherry Hill, N.J. (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>On the 900 block on Mercer Street in Cherry Hill, N.J. (Natavan Werbock/for NewsWorks)</p>

Cherry Hill residents marked the official start of the holiday season with the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony in Carman Tilelli Community Center last Thursday.

Mayor Chuck Cahn warmly welcomed everybody after which he lit up the Township’s Hanukkah Menorah and Christmas tree announcing the holiday season in Cherry Hill officially open.

Youth choirs and musicians from local schools brought the traditional sounds of the season with their renditions of the classic carols.

The event was sponsored by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Advantage Therapy Centers.

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