Slatington’s Tree Lighting ceremony is Friday.

The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce will present the event from 5-7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 509 Main St.

Free and open to the public, it will include live music and performances, craft vendors, complimentary hot chocolate and hot dogs, and more.

Before the event, from 4-5 p.m., attendees are encouraged to stop by the Slatington Library for stories with Mrs. Claus.

The event will feature holiday performances from Slatington Elementary School and Rhythm and Sole Dance Studio, as well as complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn for participants. Crafters, artisans and local businesses will host a vendor market to provide an opportunity for holiday shopping.

Buddy the Elf will make an appearance, as well as Santa Claus (arriving at 6:30 p.m. to light the tree). Opportunities to take pictures with Santa will be available for those in attendance once the tree is lit.

In addition to the tree lighting festivities, the event will also host a food drive that will benefit the Northern Lehigh Food Bank.

“The holidays remind us that the spirit of giving is alive and well, and the Chamber likes to ensure that we are helping others in the community,” said Kylie Adams-Weiss, assistant vice president of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and liaison to the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce.

With inclement weather forecast for Friday, the Chamber will determine whether or not the event will be held or live-streamed on the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber’s Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/NorthernLehighChamber).

An announcement will be made by the Chamber today.