MOUNT PLEASANT, SC - (December 3, 2009) – Mount Pleasant Mayor Billy Swails and Mount Pleasant Town Council have rescheduled the Tree of Lights Ceremony at Memorial Waterfront Park for Sunday, December 6, at 6:00 pm. The 21 ft-tall tree, composed of nearly 600 Christmas lights and topped with a bright star, will make a remarkable addition to the park.

“We invite children and parents to attend the first tree lighting ceremony at Memorial Waterfront Park to help us create a new tradition,” said Mayor Swails. “Santa will arrive on a bright red fire truck to listen to Christmas requests and distribute candy canes. Entertainment will include local performers and a “Toys for Tots” drive will be held at 7 pm in the Cooper River Room at the Visitor Center. Bring your children and good cheer and help us usher the Christmas season into our wonderful town!”

For additional information on the tree lighting ceremony, contact Su McManus-Frost at 843.884.8517. For additional information on the Marines’ Toys for Tots drive, contact Shari Sebuck at Blackbeard’s Cove at 843.364.1198.