Courts’ annual Christmas Tree Light-up mesmerises crowd

Thousands gathered on Friday evening along Main Street, Georgetown to witness the annual Courts Christmas Tree Light-up ceremony.
This much-anticipated annual event that is hosted by the furniture and appliance megastore’s main branch on Main Street — with the customary grand entrance of Santa Claus, much to the delight of scores of children and other spectators – ushers in the Christmas season.
The programme formally commenced with the singing of the National Anthem, after which a series of entertainment pieces amused the crowd, which filled almost

A section of the gathering that witnessed performances by the National School of Dance at the annual Courts Christmas Tree Light-up

the entire Main Street area.
Courts Managing Director Clyde De Haas, underscoring the importance of the megastore giving back to its customers, noted that the Christmas Tree Light-up was in its 23rd year, and plans for the coming years were expected to be bigger and better.
“We would like to welcome you to our Road Show, which is our way of giving back to you, our customers,” he declared.
Upon the arrival of Santa Claus and his helpers, the children were even more enthused, and shouted as the team drove through the crowd sharing sweets.