The winter holidays are being celebrated at Richmond City Hall with indoor and outdoor displays and three concerts for the public.
The 23rd edition of Winter Wonderland, presented by the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset, officially opens on Nov. 30 at city hall, 6911 No. 3 Rd.
The display includes an array of beautifully decorated indoor and outdoor Christmas trees.
This year’s Winter Wonderland wassponsored by local businesses and organizations and the decorating was done by Rotary Interactors from Hugh Boyd secondary and Steveston-London secondary as well as by community volunteers.
Indoor Galleria Trees: Stroll through the Galleria inside Richmond City Hall to admire a collection of uniquely decorated trees, sponsored by local businesses and organizations. The trees will be available for viewing on weekdays from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Dec. 1 to Dec. 24.
Outdoor Twinkling Trees: On the North Plaza, live trees sparkle with lights. They will be available for viewing from Nov. 3 to Dec. 31. After the event, these live trees will be replanted in Richmond’s parks, contributing to the local community’s greenery.
The public is invited take in the festive sights, snap a few photos and vote for the most beautifully decorated tree. Visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Richmond’s local food bank and help support those in need this holiday season.
Saturday concerts open to the public
The public can also enjoy the following musical matinee concerts set against the events wintery backdrop:
Saturday, Nov. 30:
12 p.m.: Dr. Libby Yu Piano Studio
2 p.m.: BC Registered Music Teachers' Association
3:30 p.m.: Interact Clubs – Shaung Music School
Saturday, Dec. 7:
2 p.m.: Pacific Chamber Music Academy
3:30 p.m.: Richmond Music School
Saturday, Dec. 14:
2 p.m.: Richmond Emmanuel Music School
3:30 p.m.: Sound Direction School of Music
Winter Wonderland is supported by Aspac Developments (event sponsor), Concord Pacific (gold sponsor), as well as 24 companies and individuals. Tom Lee Music provided sponsorship of the piano for the Winter Wonderland concerts.
The event is also supported by the Richmond News, Richmond Sentinel and the City of Richmond.
For more information on sponsoring a tree or supporting Rotary programs, go to richmondsunsetrotary.org.
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