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For those who are unfamiliar with Stamford’s Heights & Lights event, four notables will rappel down the side of 1 Landmark Square, one of the city’s largest buildings, during the city's annual holiday tree lighting.
On Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m., New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman, Former New York Mets and Boston Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine, Fox News Channel’s meteorologist Rick Reichmuth and Fox 5 Sports anchor Duke Castiglione, along with Santa Claus, will make the descent down 22 stories to add to the suspense of Stamford’s holiday tree lighting.
During the early morning hours Friday, strong winds had rappellers spinning and at times inverted as they made their descent along the side of the downtown building. Spotters at the bottom helped coach the guest repellers down, guiding them to safety.
The difficulty of getting down the building during the light of day may play a factor into Sunday’s night descent, officials said. However, it would be hard to imagine anyone to have a tougher time than the Rappelling Santa, who will have to make it down to the street in full holiday gear.
The Stamford Downtown Special Services District organizes the annual event. The spectacular activities begin with the rappelling event at 5 p.m. at Landmark Square, complete with spotlights, holiday music and fireworks.
The festivities will then turn up Bedford Street to nearby Latham Park, with the countdown and lighting of the Christmas tree. The evening of holiday fun will also feature live music from the Swingset Mamas and the cast of "Peter Pan Jr." from Saxe Middle School.
Can’t make it to the event this year? Don’t worry click on this link below to watch Heights & Lights Live. For more information on the event, visit the DSSD website.
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