Park Slope 5th Avenue BID hosts 15th Annual holiday tree lighting

PARK SLOPE, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Park Slope residents gathered for the 15th annual holiday tree lighting on Saturday.

There was a full slate of activities for families to enjoy.

Some things to do while at the 5th Avenue and 4th Street location include, taking photos with Santa, playing at the soapy snowflake exhibition, drinking holiday hot chocolate and rocking out to some holiday tunes.

Music with Patrick is set to perform live.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a toy to donate to the Camp Friendships holiday drive.

The tree is set to be lit at 5:15 p.m. at the 4th Street plaza.

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