Photos by Evan Matthews

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A choir of children sang carols before, during and after the Community Christmas Tree was lit.

 

The 30-foot balsalm sits on the corner of 5th and Dogwood, just inside the grounds of Centennial Park.
The 30-foot balsalm sits on the corner of 5th and Dogwood, just inside the grounds of Centennial Park.
Santa was chosen to officially light the tree by pulling a specially designed lever, though it took him two tries!
Santa was chosen to officially light the tree by pulling a specially designed lever, though it took him two tries!