The Annual Downtown Partnership Holiday Monument Lighting will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Now in its 43rd year, The Monument Lighting will feature local entertainers, children's activities, a visit from Santa, and a spectacular fireworks display and laser show.

A holiday village featuring food and crafts vendors will open in Mount Vernon’s West Park at 5pm. Kids can get their picture taken with Santa, get their face painted, and enjoy arts & crafts. Stage entertainment begins at 6pm with Jon and Reagan from the MIX Morning show on 106.5. At approximately 7:45pm, a special Celebrity Lighter will flip the switch that lights the Monument and starts the fireworks display. Performers this year include the renowned Morgan State University Choir. More performers will be announced soon.