FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Fairhope is set to open the 2008 holiday season with the city’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony this evening at 5:30 p.m. The lights come on at 6. In celebration of Fairhope’s Centennial, this year’s lighting is dedicated to Fairhope residents who are 100 years old. The ceremony will be emceed by WABF Radio personality Lori Dubose. Entertainment includes the Fairhope High School Band, the Eastern Shore Choral Society and the Fairhope Middle School Band. Mrs. Claus will be be passing out candy canes and letting children write a wish list to Santa for her to take back to the North Pole. This year’s poster artwork is by Holly Irwin. Posters are on sale at City Hall and Lyons Share Gallery, $10 each. For more on the festivities, call 990-0218.