{"id":66198,"date":"2025-12-09T22:51:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/66198\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T22:51:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T22:51:22","slug":"bronx-president-gibson-hosts-tree-lighting-extravaganza-to-kick-off-holiday-season-bronx-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/66198\/","title":{"rendered":"Bronx President Gibson hosts \u2018Tree Lighting Extravaganza\u2019 to kick off holiday season \u2013 Bronx Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bronx Borough President <a href=\"https:\/\/bronxboropres.nyc.gov\/vanessa-l-gibson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Vanessa L. Gibson<\/a> hosted the annual \u201cTree Lighting Extravaganza\u201d event on Friday, Dec. 5, at Lou Gehrig Plaza.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-137510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3455.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/>Several community members gathered to celebrate the lighting of the Christmas tree at Lou Gehrig Plaza. Photo by Jewel Webber<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-137522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/>Photo by Jewel Webber<\/p>\n<p>The Tree Lighting Extravaganza also featured the distribution of gifts, treats, drinks, essential items and more to community members at Bronx Borough Hall.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"#sailthru-signup-widget\">Close<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tGet the Full Story<\/p>\n<p>News, events, culture and more \u2014 delivered to you.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for subscribing!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-137517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3666.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/>Community members received gifts at the rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall. Photo by Jewel Webber<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-137513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/>Photo by Jewel Webber<\/p>\n<p>Attendees of the event also got into the holiday spirit through the holiday-themed music that played.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-137518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3669.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/>Local NYPD officers enjoying the Tree Lighting Extravaganza. Photo by Jewel Webber<\/p>\n<p>Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, along with one of their elves, was on hand to take pictures with interested attendees.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-137514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3546.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/>Families got their pictures taken with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and an elf. Photo by Jewel Webber<\/p>\n<p>Batman also made a special appearance at the Tree Lighting Extravaganza to help bring joy to attendees.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-137512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3465.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/>Batman with two attendees of the event. Photo by Jewel Webber<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-137515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3621.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/>Batman with Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. Photo by Jewel Webber<\/p>\n<p>New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani was also present to take part in the festivities at Bronx Borough Hall. He addressed attendees there, speaking about the importance of the Bronx and New York City as a whole.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-137516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_3642.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/>Zohran Mamdani speaks at the Tree Lighting Extravaganza. Photo by Jewel Webber<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. 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