Just in time for the holiday season! A group of Astorian business owners, led by property management owner, Gus Lambropoulos, and in collaboration with the non-profit Athens Square IncGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. has come together to fund a beautiful Christmas Tree display in Athens SquareGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 

The 27-foot tall tree with be installed at Athens Square Park on 30th Avenue on Friday, November 20thGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. And they will be hosting a Tree Lighting Ceremony complete with Christmas Carol Singers on Wednesday, December 2nd at 6 PMGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 

These primarily Greek-American and Italian- American business owners have been happy to work together to organize this event and bring some joy to the neighborhoodGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. They hope to give families a place to make memories and celebrate the diversity, community, and strength of AstoriaGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. This will be the first time such a display is hosted in Athens SquareGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 

Businesses worked to raise $25,000 for the purchasing, maintenance, and decoration of the tree which will be open for families, friends, and individuals to visit throughout the holiday seasonGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. It’s going to be a great gathering place to take photos and celebrate the cheerful community under the bright, multi-colored lights, decorations, and a huge star on topGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 

We have the following to thank for this wonderful neighborhood event:  Gus & Maria Lambropoulos, Sacco and Fillas, LLP, the real estate firm, NYC Space Finders, Tonino Sacco & Family, Elias Fillas & Family, Luca Di Ciero & Family, Antonopoulos Funeral Home, IncGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028., Gus Antonopoulos & Family, Farenga Funeral Home, Alma Bank, Rock Health & Fitness, and Athens Square IncGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.  

Sacco & Fillas writes via Facebook/Instagram, “It is our pleasure to be part of this magnificent event that will hopefully bring a sense of unity to all the diverse ethnic groups in our communityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.”

The 15 feet wide tree will be supplied from Egan Acres Tree Farm, a Yonkers-based-company that has been a trusted supplier and decorator of world record-breaking Christmas TreesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The organizers have worked with Egan Acres to source a “Norway Spruce” from Pennsylvania, and it is scheduled to arrive on a large flatbed truck on November 20th morningGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Once erected with a crane, they will spend the next 5 hours decorating the gigantic treeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. All in preparation for the ceremony the first Wednesday after ThanksgivingGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.  

The Christmas Tree is planned to be on display until January 20th, 2021Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 

All visitors are encouraged to wear masks to the park and maintain social distancing when gatheringGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Everyone’s cooperation will be essential to ensuring the space remains a safe and welcoming environment for everyone to celebrateGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.