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!

Registration for pictures with Santa will remain open until all slots have been filled.

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.