Stunning tree lighting

December 5, 2025 10:30 am
Mercer Islanders gather together for the city’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting of the huge sequoia on Dec. 4 at Mercerdale Park and on Southeast 32nd Street between 77th Avenue Southeast and 78th Avenue Southeast. The event featured simulated snowfall courtesy of SplashTimesFun, performances by the Mercer Island High School Bel Canto Choir and Creation Dance Studio, vendor booths and an Eastside Fire & Rescue truck for attendees to visit. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo
Mercer Islanders gather together for the city’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting of the huge sequoia on Dec. 4 at Mercerdale Park and on Southeast 32nd Street between 77th Avenue Southeast and 78th Avenue Southeast. The event featured simulated snowfall courtesy of SplashTimesFun, performances by the Mercer Island High School Bel Canto Choir and Creation Dance Studio, vendor booths and an Eastside Fire & Rescue truck for attendees to visit. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Mercer Islanders gather together for the city’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting of the huge sequoia on Dec. 4 at Mercerdale Park and on Southeast 32nd Street between 77th Avenue Southeast and 78th Avenue Southeast. The event featured simulated snowfall courtesy of SplashTimesFun, performances by the Mercer Island High School Bel Canto Choir and Creation Dance Studio, vendor booths and an Eastside Fire & Rescue truck for attendees to visit. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Mercer Island High School Bel Canto Choir members, from left, sophomore Olivia Nicholson and freshman Aanya Kumar. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Mercer Island High School Bel Canto Choir members, from left, sophomore Olivia Nicholson and freshman Aanya Kumar. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo