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EDMONTON – Speaker Nathan Cooper will host the annual Legislature Light Up ceremony on Violet King Henry Plaza on Tuesday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m.

“Albertans are invited to kick off the holiday season at the annual Light Up ceremony at the Legislature Grounds on December 3,” said Speaker Nathan Cooper. “Music makes the season merry! Celebrate the season with free musical performances in the Legislature Building rotunda throughout December.”

Following the blessing by Elder Leonard Saddleback, remarks will be delivered by the Honourable Salma Lakhani, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta; the Premier of Alberta, the Honourable Danielle Smith; and the Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, the Honourable Christina Gray. The Light Up ceremony will also include a holiday performance by the Monsignor Fee Otterson School Glee Club.

In addition to the Light Up on the plaza, all are welcome inside the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre for a festive open house from 6 to 8 p.m. The open house will include free access to all the Visitor Centre’s educational spaces as well as Capital Gifts. There will also be musical performances by Calgary’s MidSun School Band, hot chocolate, festive activities, a reading from Rocky the Ram, and more.

Celebrate the Season events run from December 6 to 21 in the Alberta Legislature Building rotunda and feature festive musical performances on Fridays at noon and 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. All events are free to attend. Visit assembly.ab.ca/visit/events/celebrate-the-season for the performance schedule and more.

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Media Inquires:
Megan Dennett
Communications Digital Media Consultant
Legislative Assembly Office
587.545.4876
megan.dennett@assembly.ab.ca