Smiling children picking out their favorite decorations, families sipping on hot chocolate and the arrival of Santa Claus all highlighted the kickoff to Jim Thorpe’s inaugural “Festival of Trees” Thur.
Jim Thorpe will kick off its first “Trees in the Park” program with a lighting ceremony Thursday night at 6 p.m. in Memorial Park.
Trees, provided by Walker Tree Farm in Lehighton, were made available.