A holiday tradition in Plum returns after a one-year covid hiatus.

The fifth annual Christmas at Plum Creek is scheduled for 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 2 at Plum Creek Park along New Texas Road.

About a thousand or so people are expected to flock to the ball fields across from the borough building.

“I think we’re probably going to have just as big a crowd as we always have,” borough manger Michael Thomas said Monday afternoon. “We had a huge crowd at Fall Fest (earlier this year). I’m sure there will be those people that will stay home, and I’m sure there will be those people that come out.

“We’re just happy to be able to hold this event after not being able to hold it last year. People can get outside and enjoy the kickoff to the holiday season.” Thomas will be overseeing the event as well as manning the Plum Rotary hot dog cart.

Mona Costanza has organized the event since its inception.

She and her team were worked tirelessly trying to host the annual extravaganza through last year’s holiday covid spike, and went into November seeking volunteers before the committee erred on the side of caution.

“It was just too hard to pull off with covid and masks, but we’re coming back full speed ahead this year for sure,” Costanza said.

Masks are optional and people do not need to provide proof of vaccinations to participate.

Admission is free as are the shuttles to and from the park. There is no onsite parking.

Shuttle trips start at 5 p.m. and are available to and from Plum High School along Elicker Road, St John Church along Unity Center Road and Amplify Church along Saltsburg Road.

Council chambers will once again transform into Santa’s Shop, where local vendors have holiday goods for sale.

Vendors include Bushy Run Winery, Sugar Momma’s, Oakmont Olive Oil Co., Tom’s Candy and The Wax Mill.

Santa is expected to make his grand entrance and light the Christmas tree in the park around 6 p.m.

Free hot chocolate and cookies will be available courtesy of Oakmont Bakery.

Costanza said the borough is working with the school district to possibly have its brass ensemble perform.

“They’ve been a great partner,” Costanza said about the district. “They provide the school busses and some volunteers for us.”

One thing that will not be coming back this year is the horse-drawn carriage rides.

Costanza said the Ohio company that provided the rides scaled back what it could offer this year such six-seat carriages instead of the usual 12 and horses would only be available for two hours instead of at least three.

“It was just too much logistically,” she said.

C&L Shows, the vendor that provides carnival rides and festivities for the borough’s Summer Fest, has pledged one of its children’s rides in place of the carriages.

Donations will be collected for the ride in order to support the Plum Angel Fund, a charity designed to help residents in need have a happy holiday in December.

Costanza said her team is still finalizing the layout.

“It’s always a fun event to prepare for,” she said. “I’m expecting a big crowd. I think people are excited to be back out. I think they’ll be pleasantly surprised.”

Contact Mona Costanza at mcostanza@plumboro.com or call 412-795-6800, ext. 4203, for more information about Christmas at Plum Creek.

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