Holidays

Tree-Lighting Ceremonies

A truly time-worn tradition, tree-lighting ceremonies are a symbolic kick-off to the holiday season for many.

• December 1 at 5 p.m., Camp Schwab will have their event at Gate 1.
   
• December 4 at 5 p.m., Camp Courtney will have their ceremony at the Bowling Center parking lot.
   
• December 5 at 5 p.m., Camp Kinser will hold their tree-lighting ceremony at the Commissary/PX Parking Lot.
   
• December 12 at 6 p.m., Camp Foster will light their tree in front of Ocean Breeze to kick off the holidays.

Tree-lighting ceremonies on Camps Courtney, Foster and Kinser will feature an extra-special guest—Santa!

Stay tuned to the MCCS Okinawa Facebook page for more information, and a link to register for a picture with Santa Claus.

Holiday Parades

Speaking of Santa, he will also be making an appearance at holiday parades on Camps Courtney, Lester and Foster!

• December 4, Camp Courtney will have their parade in conjunction with the tree-lighting ceremony.
   
• December 17 starting at 6 p.m., The Camp Foster family housing areas will be treated to a parade.
   
• December 18 starting at 6 p.m., Camp Lester’s holiday parade will take place in the housing area. 

More information on the upcoming holiday parades, including routes, will be published on the MCCS Okinawa Facebook page.