Annandale community comes together for Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Poe Carolers include teachers, food service staff, and student John Lopez (fourth from right).

Last night’s rain forced the Annandale Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony indoors, but didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. People watched from inside the Burke and Herbert Bank on Annandale Road as the tree in the Toll House Park was lit by remote control.

The Poe Middle School Carolers performed Christmas classics, featuring amazingly talented eighth-grade soloist John Lopez. Burke and Herbert provided refreshments, and AnnSandra contributed door prizes. The Tree Lighting is an annual event sponsored by the Annandale Chamber of Commerce.

Annik Fus, a fourth-grader at Belvedere Elementary School with Santa.