Norwalk holds holiday festival, tree lighting at new Arts and Sports Complex

This year, the holiday season “shined bright in Norwalk,” an unidentified speaker said, opening a recap of the city’s annual holiday festival and tree lighting held Saturday, Dec. 6, at the new Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex.

The festival gathered families and residents for live performances, games and a snow slide that organizers said brought a touch of winter magic to the site. Attendees also shopped a festive night market described as a highlight that offered seasonal goods and activities for all ages.

City organizers partnered with the transit system and the social services department to host a "stuffer bus," a collection point where residents donated new, unwrapped toys to support the Norwalk Angel Project. The crowd counted down to the main event — the tree lighting ceremony — and the program closed with organizers thanking volunteers and participants for making the night memorable.

The announcement thanked everyone who helped put on the event and extended holiday wishes to the community. No policy decisions, motions or votes were recorded in the transcript.