Kettering Health Network partnered with The Greene as they kicked off the holiday season with a Tree Lighting Celebration. The night started with the Beavercreek High School Marching Band and Color Guard who played Christmas songs and classic rock songs from their competition. Then Muse Machine came out to perform and dance to classic Christmas song favorites.
Chief Executive Officer Fred Manchur welcomed the crowd of over 70,000 and wished them Merry Christmas. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived with presents for Special Wish Foundation children.
Fred and Santa counted down for the tree lighting. As the Special Wish Foundation children pushed the special button, the tree illuminated while fireworks went off from atop the stores of The Greene.
The evening continued with the New Day Church Worship Band performing holiday classics as people enjoyed free hot chocolate from the network and took pictures with Kettering Health Network’s giant nutcrackers placed around the Greene.
Remember to take a pic with a Kettering Health Network Nutcracker and post it.