the only free light show in wilmington is the largest christmas tree. its been a tradition for 80 years, and santa has always been there free of charge, for you to take youre own picture,but guess what ? this year santa is only going to be there for two hours on thursday night dec 3 .the first night of the tree lighting ,new hanover parks and rec say they do not have the funds to pay santa.but really they want you to spend youre money at arlie, call and complain to the parks and rec