Christmas Tree Lightings Around the Bronx

 Yesterday was a big day when it came to putting the lights on Christmas Trees in the Bronx. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. lit the Official Bronx Christmas tree outside the Bronx County Building. 

 In other Christmas Tree lightings State Senator Jeff Klein and Assemblyman (and Councilman Elect) Mark Gjonaj were at the Rudy Macina Peace Memorial Plaza, and then at Loreto Park in Morris Park to light Christmas trees. Assemblyman Gjonaj's night was not over, as he then went to join Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and Councilman Andrew Cohen on Mosholu Parkway to help light the Community Board 7 Christmas Tree. All events  had larger crowds than the past year. Below are some photos of the days events for Assemblyman Gjonaj.  

Above - The children from the PS 105 Chorus sing some Christmas songs as they wait for Senator Klein, Assemblyman Gjonaj, and Santa Claus.

Below - State Senator Jeff Klein, Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj, Thomas Messina (representing Congressman Joe Crowley), and Joe Thompson (President of the 49th Precinct Council) arrive, but where is Santa?

Above - Was it his recent victory in the council race or was it because Santa is behind him that Assemblyman (Councilman Elect) Mark Gjonaj got this 'High Five'?

Below - Everyone stands near the Christmas Tree before Santa lights it.

Above - The lights were turned on, and it was off to the next Christmas Tree lighting.

Below - While they were waiting for Senator Klein and Assemblyman Gjonaj to arrive with Santa at Loreto Park children from PS 83 sang some Christmas Songs.

Above - There were so many people at Loreto Park that Senator Klein, Assemblyman Gjonaj, and Santa needed a police escort to get to the tree lighting.

Below - Senator Klein speaks while Assemblyman Gjonaj makes sure he has the right notes ready, since Assemblyman Gjonaj had one more Christmas Tree to light later on. 

Above - Santa gets ready to light this Christmas Tree.

Below - The Loreto Park Christmas Tree is lit.

Above - Assemblyman Dinowitz, Councilman Cohen, and everyone on the stage is not only waiting for Santa Claus, but also Assemblyman Gjonaj who (unlike Santa) was caught in holiday traffic on his way to the Community Board 7 Christmas Tree lighting on Mosholu Parkway.

Below - Right before the this Christmas tree is lit.

Community Board 7 always has a beautiful Christmas Tree. You can see it as you drive by on Mosholu Parkway at Bainbridge Avenue.