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Lake Forest tree lighting kicks off the holiday season

The tree in Lake Forest Market Square is illuminated for the season on Friday, Nov. 29. Alex Newman/22nd Century Media
The Lake Forest High School Choir sings festive holiday tunes during the Lake Forest tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 29.
Santa Claus made a special appearance during the Lake Forest tree lighting ceremony to visit with the children.
The tree lighting ceremony included an appearance by an ice sculptor.
Hundreds gather in Lake Forest Market Square to celebrate the lighting of the tree for the holiday season
Katie Copenhaver, Freelance Reporter
3:00 am CST December 1, 2019
Lake Forest city officials and residents kicked off the holiday season with the 36th annual tree lighting ceremony in Market Square on Friday, Nov. 29.

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