Lighting of the Green set for Nov. 27 Students, faculty, staff, and Greater Grand Forks community members are invited to attend the fifth annual Lighting of the Green Monday, Nov. 27, 5 p.m. at the north entrance of the Memorial Union. The Lighting of the Green is the University’s annual kick-off to the holiday season. In addition to holiday greetings and songs, the program will also feature the lighting of the large fir tree on the north lawn of the Memorial Union. Refreshments will be provided and the event is free and open to the public. Following Lighting of the Green, the fraternity and sorority community will host a Parade of Homes, 5:30 to 7 p.m. The names of participating chapters and maps to the houses will be provided at Lighting of the Green. Tickets for the Parade of Homes are $5 and are available the day of the even at any participating chapter. All proceeds will go to assist UND student Mandi Brodeur in her fight against leukemia.