Christmas in Gore Park 2018
Hamilton, ON – Presented by The City of Hamilton and The Downtown Hamilton BIA in partnership with CHML/Y108/95.3 FRESH RADIO, the annual Christmas Tree of Hope Lighting and Concert will kick-start Christmas in Gore Park on Friday, December 7 from 5 to 7 pm. Cash donations and unwrapped toys for the CHML/Y108/95.3 Fresh Radio Children’s Fund will be gratefully accepted during the event.
The Christmas Tree of Hope and Gore Park festive décor will be lit up at 6:30 pm. The public are invited to enjoy free live music from the Troy Harmer Band, grab a selfie with Santa, enjoy some free maple taffy on snow, and take in the Christmas décor around the park. New this year, guests are invited to take their appreciation for downtown Hamilton to new heights with a free ride on the Ferris wheel located by the Gore Park fountain, operating daily from 12 noon to 8 pm through December 23.
“We’re so excited to be able to continue the tradition of Christmas in Gore. We invite everyone to join us and take advantage of a free Ferris wheel ride. What better way to take in Christmas downtown!” - Una Gibbons, Chair, Downtown Hamilton BIA Board of Management
Quick Facts
- Gore Park was first decorated for Christmas in 1927.
- Since 1976, the annual CHML/Y108/95.3 Fresh Radio Children’s Fund brings hope to kids and families struggling through the holiday season.
- Troy Harmer is a freelance musician living in Hamilton. His band has opened for such notable artists as Kim Mitchell, Tom Wilson (of Junkhouse), Jim Cuddy (of Blue Rodeo), Rare Earth and Platinum Blonde.
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