For the 36th straight year, Austintown plans to officially kick off the holiday season at the township fire station along Mahoning Avenue.

The Wickliffe Circle Christmas Committee has scheduled its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Wickliffe Circle Fire Station, 4102 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

 The community is invited to take part in singing Christmas Carols at 6 p.m. followed by the tree lighting at 6:15 p.m.

 Santa Claus will arrive on a fire truck before everyone is invited into the fire station to visit the jolly old elf. Hot chocolate, red punch, coffee, cookies, and candy will be served, free of charge. 

Last year, more than 600 people participated.

The Committee raises money from the community to fund the entire event.