At 6:45, the community will participate in a Paper Lantern Light Parade, beginning at the Reformed Church and proceeding to the Deyo House lawn for the tree lighting at 7 pm. Luminaries will line the street and paper lanterns will be available for purchase at the Museum Shop. Following the tree lighting, guests are welcome to take free photos with Santa on the Deyo House porch. This event is free and open to the public, and the street will be closed to vehicular traffic.

The Community Tree Lighting is a part of A Holiday on Huguenot Street, two days of holiday programming organized by Historic Huguenot Street and the Reformed Church of New Paltz,

Sponsored by Americas Best Value Inn of New Paltz, The 1850 House Inn & Tavern, The Accounting Offices of Tom Fucito CPA, P.C., and Ulster Savings Bank.