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Annual Rutland Light-Up the perfect way to start the holiday season

The annual light-up takes place on Sunday, Dec. 1
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The Rutland Winter Light Up event on Nov. 27, 2022 (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

It's almost time to light Rutland up with holiday cheer.

The annual Rutland Light-Up is set to take place at Rutland Centennial Park on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 3-4:30 p.m., while the lighting of the 70-foot tree will take place at 4:15 p.m.

This year's event features family-friendly activities, as well as photos with Santa, hot chocolate and cider, live entertainment and a local artisans market.

Impact Events is not producing this year's event, however, Uptown Rutland Business Association (URBA) and the City of Kelowna will be hosting the experience. 

There are expected to be about 3,000 people in attendance at this year's event.

Mayor Tom Dyas and other Kelowna dignitaries will be lighting the tree. 

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Jordy Cunningham

About the Author: Jordy Cunningham

Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree
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