Two student musical groups from Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 will perform at the 17th annual Winter Lighting Ceremony in Burnsville from 6 to 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, in Nicollet Commons Park, 12600 Nicollet Avenue.

 

The FreeStyle choir from Burnsville High School will perform under the direction of Erik Akervik. Students in the Sioux Trail Elementary School Choir, under the direction of Oluwatoni Adedeji, will also sing.

During the ceremony, over 200,000 mini-lights and 230 streetlight snowflakes will be turned on along with lights on a 30-foot tree. Free parking is available at nearby ramps. Local businesses are providing complimentary beverages and snacks.

 

The lighting program is sponsored by the non-profit Burnsville Community Foundation with donations from area businesses and residents. For more information, visit www.burnsville.org/winterlighting.