Stroll Down Island City’s Christmas Tree Lane
Known as Thompson Avenue for most of the year, just one particular street in Alameda undergoes a transformation into an expression of holiday joy.
Known as Thompson Avenue for most of the year, just one particular street in Alameda undergoes a transformation into an expression of holiday joy.
In contrast to the East End’s legendary Christmas Tree Lane, Sun staff stumbled upon a house on San Jose Avenue that has a distinctly understated holiday tree (top). We’re unsure if this is a work in progress, but no visible progress was taking place at the time of the photo.
Saturday, Dec. 3
Corica Park's 2nd Annual Small Business Holiday Fair — In person, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Corica Park Pro Shop (1 Clubhouse Memorial Drive)
This weekend marks the official beginning of the holiday season here in the Island City with the official Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting set for 4:30 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 3. The event coincides with the debut of “Christmas Tree Lane” that same evening.
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