The light up ceremony officially begins the month long Island of Lights Festival. The 2009 ceremony is on Friday, November 27 starting at 7pm. The brief opening ceremony, prior to the actual lighting, will feature the President of The Island of Lights committee, Pleasure Island Mayors, and musical entertainment. Local Boy Scouts provide the Honor Guard and display the Flag for the singing of the National Anthem. Families can walk one mile around the lake to view the beautiful lighted displays. Santa will visit the celebration and free cocoa and cookies will be served. For information call Chris Stanton at 910-458-6885 or visit www.islandoflights.org