REHOBOTH BEACH Del. – The City of Rehoboth Beach has completed the installation of its Christmas tree at the Bandstand, following a coordinated effort that involved multiple public and private partners, according to a post on the city’s official Facebook page.
The city reported that the tree, which weighs about 6,000 pounds, was removed, transported and set into place in a single-day operation. Crews from Harry Caswell LLC handled the cutting and hauling of the tree, while a crane supplied by George W. Plummer was used to position it at the Bandstand. Delmarva Power provided assistance with rigging during the installation process.
According to the post, several individuals and agencies contributed to the project. The city noted that former state representative Steve Smyk Jr. and Alister Probert of DelDOT’s Southern Division supported the effort, and the tree itself was donated by Jen Coverdale with the State of Delaware. The Rehoboth Beach Police Department escorted the oversized load down Route 1 to ensure safe transport into the city. With the tree now standing at the Bandstand, municipal crews have begun attaching lights and decorations ahead of the city’s annual Tree Lighting ceremony.
The event is scheduled for Friday, November 28, at 6:30 p.m., and marks the official start of the community’s holiday season.
Photo: City of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Facebook page
Photo: City of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Facebook Page