The Bushwick community came together on December 7, 2024, for a heartwarming Christmas tree lighting in Irving Square Park, marking the first such gathering since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event featured performances by El Puente and students from P.S 151, who presented songs in both Spanish and English. Families enjoyed free cookies and hot cocoa from Saint Michael Cafe, and engaged in arts and crafts with volunteers from Friends of Irving Square Park. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce sponsored the tree lighting ceremony.
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