Christmas tree in Cain Park | Facebook screen shot

Nov. 16. By Dave Yochum. The town’s new Christmas tree, including a star, ornaments, power supply and ballast tank, went up in the Cain Center for the Arts plaza yesterday.

The cost: $45,500.

Trimmings

Wreaths and pole wraps for light poles cost an additional $7,000, with the total cost of $52,500 coming out of the municipal budget.

The new tree replaces the tree that went up behind Town Hall where the “Light Up Cornelius” was held.

Festival street

This year’s event will be held Nov. 25, from 4 pm to 7 pm, with Catawba Avenue closing from 1 pm to 8 pm.

There will be local performers, train rides, craft vendors, photos with Santa, a s’mores station and a model train display, as well as food and beverage vendors.

Tree lighting will be at approximately 5:45 pm.

While Catawba is closed, use Newcenter Drive or Gem Street as alternate routes.