Join Bay County for its 5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 5

The Bay County Board of County Commissioners will hold its 5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Bay County Government Center, located at 840 W. 11th St.

The event will feature Christmas carols, a visit from Santa Claus and free hot cocoa and cookies. The public is invited to attend and encouraged to bring cameras for photos with Santa.