Sho-Ban Casino Hotel hosts annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sho-Ban Casino Hotel trees and teepee lights were lit at annual lighting ceremony on
December 1.
By BREE BAKER
Sho-Ban News
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel hosted their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 1 where everyone was invited to have a fun and festive night to light up their property for the holiday season.
It was a fun night full of Christmas activities where attendees could meet with Santa Claus, enjoy the hot cocoa bar, and attend a free Under the Streetlamps concert.
Attendees were able to participate in different activities from 4 to 6 p.m. — guests had the chance to take a Christmas photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus that came with a free printout. There was a popcorn cart where everyone could grab a bag and enjoy a snack.
One of the popular activities of the night was the 360 Photobooth, participants grabbed holiday props, hopped on the stand, did their best dance moves or poses, and had a fun video to remember their night.
Around 5 p.m. a friendly competition was held for the “ugliest sweater” of the evening. Throughout the night, guests enjoyed the hot cocoa bar with various toppings, including whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate chips, sprinkles, and candy canes. There was also a bar for the 21+ guests to enjoy.
Under the Streetlamp singing group performed their “Hip to the Holidays” show at the event.
While waiting for the concert to begin, attendees took their seats and enjoyed time with those in attendance, laughter and cheer was heard throughout the event center as children enjoyed the festive atmosphere and the company of friends and family.
Before the concert began Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel CEO Colista Matsaw spoke, she thanked everyone for coming to help welcome in the holiday season. She encouraged attendees to enjoy the hot chocolate station, to get pictures taken with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and to go out to see the lights on the trees outside. Ending her address, she told guests “Enjoy your time here and enjoy the show.”
Sho-Ban Casino Hotel CEO Colista Matsaw welcomed attendees to the tree
lighting ceremony event.
The concert began at 6 p.m. the group Under the Streetlamp and band performed their “Hip to the Holidays” show singing classic Christmas songs and songs from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
“Under the Streetlamp is an electrifying show featuring classic Doo Wop, Motown, and Rock ‘n’ Roll hits.” The singers and band members come from all over the country, from Chicago to Salt Lake City. The group shared they had performed in Fort Hall before and enjoyed coming here and hope to come back.
The event had a great turnout, guests of all ages came out and appeared to enjoy the holiday activities the Shoshone-Bannock Casino and Hotel hosted.
Trees lit during the annual ceremony at the Sho-Ban Casino Hotel.
