Star lighting set for Dec. 3

The top of 18th Street will come aglow on Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the annual star lighting.

The 200-pound star, crafted by Douglass W. McConnell more than 60 years ago, holds about 1,200 lights and takes about a week to prepare and install.

This year’s celebration will feature performances by school choirs. Hot chocolate from Savage’s Bakery, coffee from O’ Henry’s, cookies and more will be served. Homewood Mayor Scott McBrayer will light the star.

“The star has always been a patriotic sign of the community,” said Tricia Ford, director of the Homewood Chamber of Commerce. “It has simply become synonymous with our city.”