Ring In The Season With Fireworks, Tree-Lighting Parade In Poughkeepsie

POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. -- The holiday season kicks-off in Poughkeepsie on Friday with the 23rd annual Celebration of Lights parade and fireworks followed by a showing of "It's A Wonderful Life," at The Barvadon 1869 Opera House.

Holiday festivities in Poughkeepsie kick off Friday with a tree-lighting parade and fireworks display.
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Amy Maciaszek

11/30/2016 6:30 a.m.

The annual event attracts thousands of people, organizers said, and is regularly voted as "Best Event" of the holiday season by Dutchess County Tourism.

The parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m., Friday, on Main Street to the first tree-lighting event at Barney Building Lot. It continues on Main Street to North Clover Street for a second tree-lighting at Dongal Square Park, which is across from Noah's Ark and Cafe Aurora.

Groups participating in the parade will have a chance to perform at the second tree lighting event, organizers said. At about 7:15 p.m., after the second tree lighting, there will be a fireworks show.

Organizers note that the fireworks may run a bit later depending on the size of the parade and performances. At 8 p.m., The Barvadon 1869 Opera House screens "It's A Wonderful Life," the classic 1946 holiday fantasy tale starring James Stewart.

Tickets to the movie are $6 each, and advanced purchase is encouraged. For more details, visit the Barvadon website.

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