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First official tree lighting held at Dewey’s Baywalk
On hand for the Dewey Beach Baywalk tree lighting are (l-r) Tiffany Patterson, Dewey Beach Marketing and Event Communications Committee chair; Bobbie Redefer, wife of former Mayor “TJ” Redefer; Commissioner Paul Bauer, marketing committee liaison; Kelly Ranieri, marketing committee; Bill Zolper town manager; and Alex Hannah, marketing committee. KAIT MOORE PHOTOS
December 7, 2021
Guests dance to music along Rehoboth Bay awaiting the first official tree lighting on the Dewey Beach Baywalk.
Karen McMahon and Gary Ceman show off their costumes during the Dewey Beach Baywalk tree lighting.
Guests cheer excitedly as the tree is finally lit on the Baywalk.
Pausing for a portrait on the Dewey Beach Baywalk Dec. 4 are (l-r) Carmel Monfiletto, Don Dionisio and Brigid Fahmy.
Lisa Myerberg and Rob Gross are from Roof Rite roofing services, which provided the Christmas tree for the event.
An unlit Christmas tree sat on the Dewey Beach Baywalk Dec. 4 overlooking Rehoboth Bay. A crowd dressed in festive attire of Santa hats and elf costumes waited excitedly for the first flicker of lights. In the meantime, guests enjoyed drinks from The Lighthouse Restaurant and danced to music. Kelly Ranieri of the Dewey Beach Marketing and Event Communications Committee, which sponsored the event, led the countdown for the tree lighting. When the lights blazed into life, the crowd cheered and raised their glasses in excitement.
“This is the first year we have officially done it,” Ranieri said. “We hope to make it grow year after year. I mean, it’s beautiful – who else can light a Christmas tree on the bay? We can!”
