The Annual Grand Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by CornerStone Landscaping and Precision Concrete Services, will be tomorrow, (Thursday) November 16th at 5 PM at the Historic Rock Island Depot, in Downtown Atlantic. More than 200,000 lights are strung throughout the trees on Chestnut Street and in the City Park, to create a magical scene.

Grand Lighting kicks off at 5 PM with a free hot dog meal, provided by Hy-Vee and complimentary water, provided by Atlantic Bottling Company. There will be free hot cocoa as well. Santa will make his special helicopter arrival, weather pending, at 5:30 PM to turn on the lights and see children in his cabin from 6 – 7:30 PM.

Shop before and after Grand Lighting and earn double stamps on your Shop Local Passport card, presented by First Whitney Bank. Find a list of participating locations at www.atlanticiowa.com. Pick up your Christmas Brochure from area retail businesses, “like” the Chamber on Facebook, or follow on Twitter to find dates and details to celebrate Christmas in Atlantic. You can find a complete list of activities at www.christmasinatlantic.com.