More than 300 carolers turned out Monday, Dec. 5 for a night of festive music and holiday cheer, during the 33rd annual Caroling on The Circle event in downtown Georgetown, Delaware.
Carolers, along with the support of local businesses, schools and organizations, worked together in recent weeks to collect an estimated 14,000 items for 15 area pantries. Those pantries will, in turn, provide food and assistance to countless needy families in Sussex County.
“This community shows year after year what the season of giving is all about, and that’s something for which we can all be proud,” said County Administrator Todd F. Lawson. “Because of the generosity of so many businesses, schools, organizations and the general public through the Caroling on The Circle campaign, the holidays will be a bit brighter for those in need.”
The county government will continue to collect canned goods and other non-perishable food items between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the County Administrative Offices building through the end of December. Items collected will be donated to approximately 15 area pantries, shelters and church organizations for distribution within Sussex County.
For more information, click here or call (302) 855-7700. Below are some highlights of last week’s event.
The Lyra Marquense group excites the crowd with a marimba performance during Caroling on The Circle in downtown Georgetown on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (Photo credit: Sussex County Government)
County Administrator Todd Lawson addresses the crowd during the 33rd annual Caroling on The Circle event in downtown Georgetown on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (Photo credit: Sussex County Government)
Performers Kevin Short and Ed Shockley lead the crowds gathered in front of the Sussex County Courthouse during Caroling on The Circle in downtown Georgetown on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (Photo credit: Sussex County Government)
Crowds gathered in front of the Sussex County Courthouse for the 33nd annual Caroling on The Circle in downtown Georgetown on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (Photo credit: Sussex County Government)
The Children’s Choir of St. Michael’s Catholic Church performs during Caroling on The Circle in downtown Georgetown on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (Photo credit: Sussex County Government)
The Children’s Choir of St. Michael’s Catholic Church performs during Caroling on The Circle in downtown Georgetown on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (Photo credit: Sussex County Government)
The Sussex Central High School Choir performs a selection during Caroling on The Circle in downtown Georgetown on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (Photo credit: Sussex County Government)
Soloist Rebecca Wilson performs during Caroling on The Circle in downtown Georgetown on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (Photo credit: Sussex County Government)
Santa Claus makes an appearance at the 33rd annual Caroling on The Circle in downtown Georgetown on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (Photo credit: Sussex County Government)
State Sen. Bryant Richardson drops off his donation of canned goods to Sussex County employee Barry Hitchens during the 33rd annual Caroling on The Circle in downtown Georgetown on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (Photo credit: Sussex County Government)
