The Garden City Hotel tradition of its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony continues Monday, Nov. 27, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more than 20 years, Garden City and the surrounding communities have ushered in the holiday season by joining together at The Garden City Hotel for a very special event - the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - to share the holiday cheer, festive caroling, a winter wonderland complete with Santa Claus and his elves, and the ceremonial lighting of the hotel's spectacular tree.

"Each year, we set aside one special evening to bring together families, friends, neighbors and valued business associates as we join in this heart-warming celebration," Cathy Nelkin Miller, president of The Garden City Hotel, said. "As we do each year, the tree will be decorated from top to bottom and lit by an outstanding member of the Long Island community."

Serving as guest of honor at this year's ceremony is John Kominicki, president and publisher of Long Island Business News.

"We are delighted that such a citizen of Long Island will help us to launch the holiday season. Mr. Kominicki's efforts on behalf of the region extend to board member roles with the Long Island Association and the Long Island Business Development Council; and he is a trustee of Suffolk County Community College," Nelkin Miller said.

The highlight of the festivities will be the moment Kominicki lights the tree, officially launching the holiday season and illuminating the decorations that will be admired by thousands through the New Year.

"We are all looking forward to welcoming Mr. Kominicki as our esteemed guest of honor. Like the Garden City Hotel, The Long Island Business News is a cornerstone of Long Island's business community," Patrick Smalley, executive vice president, The Garden City Hotel, added.

The tree lighting ceremony will feature performances of holiday carols by the St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Choir. Following the lighting, all are invited into The Garden City Hotel for complimentary refreshments. A private reception will be held in the hotel's Grand Ballroom to thank members of the business community for their ongoing support.

"This event gives us the opportunity to exchange holiday wishes and give thanks to our clients and community members for their valuable support throughout the year," Smalley concluded.

For more information, contact The Garden City Hotel at 747-3000.