Due to the continuous rainfall all day Friday the annual Christmas tree lighting which was scheduled for 6:30 tonight has been cancelled.

“We are concerned for the safety of our employees and all guests,” said Sara Faux, manager of Alumni Events and Volunteer Development, in an email sent out on Friday afternoon.

Donning yellow rain suits early Friday morning, Biola workers didn’t let the rain stop their preparations for the large turnout of students, faculty, alumni, and community members that usually attend the event.

Though the rain had subsided by late afternoon, the risk of more rain added to the already wet Biola grounds was too high. The tree lighting has been rescheduled for Monday Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m..