JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson will host its annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 5.
The event starts at 4 p.m. with holiday crafts and hot chocolate at the Arctic Warrior Chapel. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. outside Building 1, followed by performances by the Orion Elementary School choir at 6 p.m. and tree lighting at 6:10 p.m. Afterwards, the community is invited to attend a magic show in the Frontier Theater starting at 6:30 p.m.
This free program is open to all Department of Defense ID cardholders, bringing together service members, families and leadership for the holidays.
Media outlets interested in covering the event must RSVP before noon Dec. 5 to ensure base access and PA escort to the event. E-mail jber.pa.mediaops@us.af.mil or call 907-551-8995. Those attending will be given a time to meet at the Richardson Visitor Control Center before being escorted to the event site.