In the Spirit of the Holiday Season, Mayor Hatem will light the City of Southport’s Downtown Christmas Tree at Whittler’s Bench for the Mayor’s Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas will be read and the Trinity United Methodist Church Children’s Choir will serenade us with time-honored Christmas Carols. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided by the Southport Beautification Committee. Come join us on Friday, December 1, 6 pm to share in the Joy of the Season.