Burlingame’s Christmas Tree Lighting 2009
Last Friday, I headed out to check out Burlingame’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade. The tree lighting festivities started at around 5:30pm out in front of Burlingame’s City Hall where there were several performers, including a choir, the San Mateo Elks Club Band and dancers, who performed for the hour before the tree lighting. It was a bit chilly, but there was a decent crowd in front of City Hall to check out the tree lighting. At nearly 6:30pm, the countdown began and the tree was lit.
Burlingame Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Video
Burlingame’s Carnival and Parade
Burlingame also had a small carnival with rides and food for the kids on Primrose Road near Burlingame Ave.
At 6:30pm there was a well attended parade down Burlingame Ave with Burlingame High School Cheerleaders and Burlingame’s police and fire department.
Photo Tour of the Burlingame Christmas Tree Lighting, Carnival and Parade
Check out my photo tour of the festivities.
Parking
Parking was quite a problem for those who drove to the event, especially for those who arrived close to the event time. My suggestion for next year would be to either get there early and eat at one of Burlingame Ave’s restaurants, or try the parking lot for the Caltrain Station. This year they shut down several streets, including Burlingame Ave, at 4:30pm so if you need to leave early, I would suggest parking in the surrounding neighborhoods and walking to the event.
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Raymond Stoklosa, Chela Stoklosa and Rebecca Williamson are Realtors with The RayChel Realty Group specializing in Santa Clara and San Mateo Real Estate.
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Rebecca:
Thank you for attending our wonderful Burlingame Holiday events and your postings. They were a joy to be involved with and an extra joy to see them on the web. I especially liked the photo of the red jeep in the parade.
Jerry Deal
Councilman
City of Burlingame
Jerry, Thanks for your comment! The entire event was great! I especially liked the carnival for the kids. It seems like they really enjoyed it!