The STMA Rotary Club and Shop Saint Michael-Albertville are pleased to announce St. Michael’s 8th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 at St. Michael City Center, 11800 Town Center Drive NE, St. Michael.
Activities will include Caroling and Music, free photos with Santa, crafts, Ugly Sweater Contest, Poinsettia Sale, Snowman Search with prizes, a Pajama Drive ages 5-17 years old, new items and more!
Millennium Dance Company’s very own dancers will be doing two short holiday-themed performances for us as well.
Enjoy free sandwiches, chips, cookies and beverages while supplies last.
This free event will include a toy and children’s book drive for the Hanover Area Food Shelf. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy or children’s book.
The tree will be lit by St. Michael-Albertville’s very own “Holiday Cheermeister,” Mark Daleiden. The longtime St. Michael Auto Center owner – now retired – has served on the Wright County Commission over the last eight years and, throughout the community’s history, has worked to promote local business in the St. Michael area.

St. Michael Auto Center’s own Mark Daleiden will serve as this year’s Holiday Cheermeister. Daleiden currently represents St. Michael on the Wright County Commission.