L.L.Bean Christmas Tree Lighting Friday, November 18

ll bean rings in the holidays with fun, entertainment and a coat drive for seniors

FREEPORT, ME. November 11, 2011—L.L.Bean rings in the holiday season with its Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 18, at 6:45pm, in L.L.Bean’s Discovery Park, just outside the L.L.Bean Flagship Store, Freeport, Maine. The 60-foot tree (L.L.Bean’s tallest ever) will be decorated by lighting artist Pandora LaCasse and lit with over 35,000 thousand LED lights.  Performances by Bowdoin College’s a cappella groups Meddiebempsters andMiscellania will add to the evening’s festivities.

Once again, L.L.Bean will be hosting a coat drive for seniors along with Maine Area Agencies on Aging, collecting gently used coats for Maine’s older citizens throughout the weekend.  For every coat received, L.L.Bean will provide a matching donation of $5 to the Keep ME Warm Campaign.

The fun continues on Saturday and Sunday horse and carriage rides from 1-7pm. Shoppers can enjoy the all the colorful lights and decorations along Freeport’s Main Street, and experience a memorable holiday tradition.

The Christmas Tree Lighting is the first of many special events planned during L.L.Bean’s season-long celebration−Northern Lights−with live entertainment, spectacular displays, and sporting activities planned each weekend. The grand finale is a special New Year’s Eve party just for kids—KidsNight—featuring Rich Charette and fireworks.

For directions to the Flagship Campus visit llbean.com/events or call 1-877-755-2326.

Who: Families, kids and anyone who likes fun and holiday cheer!

What: L.L.Bean’s Christmas Tree Lighting and coat drive for seniors.

Where: L.L.Bean’s Discovery Park, Main Street, Freeport, Maine (adjacent to the L.L.Bean Flagship Store.)

When: Friday, November 18, 6:45 pm.

# # #