Santa and Mrs. Claus will help usher in the holiday season with their arrival at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital's Community Tree Lighting festival on Sunday, December 2, 2012. The tree lighting is the culmination of the 27th annual Community Tree Lighting celebration which will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. on the hospital campus.

The Community Tree Lighting celebration is a wonderful Santa Clarita Valley tradition for families and friends who will be treated to a free festival filled with music and holiday activities including a card decorating station, letters to Santa, holiday singing, and refreshments.

As a special memory keepsake, Santa will happily pose with children and guests at a photo station starting at 3:30 p.m., for a free photo.

Special thanks to Barry and Nancy Gump of Andy Gump, Inc., and their employees, AV Equipment Rental, and to the many volunteers who donate their time, talent, and resources to make this festive tradition a success.

The Community Tree Lighting celebration is free and open to the public on Sunday, December 2, 2012, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., on the hospital's campus at 23845 McBean Parkway, Valencia. For more information, please call (661) 200-1306.