Fort Riley’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony takes place Friday, Dec.
1 at 5:30 p.m. at Ware Parade Field, 5
Highlights of the event include holiday caroling, refreshments and a visit
from Santa Claus. Maj. Gen. Joseph Martin, 1st Infantry Division and Fort
Riley commanding general, is scheduled to speak before the flip is switched
to light the tree, which stands in front of the Fort Riley garrison
headquarters. Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus
indoors following the tree lighting.
The event is open to the public; however, those without a Department of
Defense ID card need to stop at the Henry Gate visitor center to get a pass.
Details can be found online at http://www.riley.army.mil.