Sparking holiday spirit in Manayunk
Manayunk kicked off the holidays on Friday night with an official tree lighting ceremony in Canal View Park. The event, sponsored by the Manayunk Development Corporation, included music, caroling, cocoa and a special guest appearance from Santa.
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