Sands New York will host a “Season of Sparkle” outside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Monday, Dec. 4, from 5 pm – 9 pm. At 6 pm, a 60-foot Christmas Tree will be lit and displayed alongside a Hanukkah Menorah and a Kwanza Kinara to officially usher in the holiday season on Long Island.
The holiday extravaganza will feature American Idol Contestant Christian Guardino, Emcee Carl and his Holiday Elves, Cuban entertainer Osmay Calvo with his 13 Piece Band, and other live entertainment.
Attendees will receive a free food voucher to turn in at any of 10 different food trucks. The event will also include holiday mini golf, a human Christmas Tree, festive photo opportunities, children’s activities, and more.
The two-day event will be kicked off on Sunday, Dec. 3 with a Toys-for-Tots toy drive, in partnership with the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
Everyone is encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys by dropping them off at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum parking lot between 9 am – 12 pm. Toys will be accepted during the December 4th event as well.
Ron Reese, Las Vegas Sands senior vice president for global communications and corporate affairs said, “We’re so proud to host this very special event for the Long Island community. We are grateful to partner with the United States Marine Corps Reserve on behalf of Toy-for-Tots. It’s a wonderful way to bring people together and celebrate the holiday season.”
The event is free and open to the public. RSVP here.
