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CommunityDecember 2, 2024

Old Town Cape's sixth annual Christmas tree lighting featured food trucks, firepits, live music, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus on Nov.29.

Christmas carolers sing Christmas songs while waiting for the tree to be lit
Christmas carolers sing Christmas songs while waiting for the tree to be litAlyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
The Jerry Ford band plays Christmas favorites
The Jerry Ford band plays Christmas favoritesAlyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
The Frey family poses for a photo before the tree lighting 
The Frey family poses for a photo before the tree lighting Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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The Potter family smiles for a camera while waiting for Santa Claus to light the tree. 
The Potter family smiles for a camera while waiting for Santa Claus to light the tree. Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Christmas carolers sing Christmas songs while waiting for the tree to be lit
Christmas carolers sing Christmas songs while waiting for the tree to be litAlyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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The Jerry Ford Band plays Christmas favorites for all to hear and enjoy during the Downtown Cape tree lightning. 
The Jerry Ford Band plays Christmas favorites for all to hear and enjoy during the Downtown Cape tree lightning. Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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Children sit and wait to see Santa Claus light the tree
Children sit and wait to see Santa Claus light the treeAlyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
A child tries to catch the snow on his tongue
A child tries to catch the snow on his tongueAlyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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Children wait to see Mrs.Claus and Santa Claus light up the Christmas tree
Children wait to see Mrs.Claus and Santa Claus light up the Christmas treeAlyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
The Adelman family gather for a photo in the cold
The Adelman family gather for a photo in the coldAlyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Jaxon Pequeno makes a smore at the fire pits during the Christmas tree lightning
Jaxon Pequeno makes a smore at the fire pits during the Christmas tree lightningAlyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Children wait to see Mrs.Claus and Santa Claus light up the Christmas tree
Children wait to see Mrs.Claus and Santa Claus light up the Christmas treeAlyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus press the button to light the downtown Cape Christmas tree
Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus press the button to light the downtown Cape Christmas treeAlyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus talk to the audience before lightning the Christmas tree
Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus talk to the audience before lightning the Christmas treeAlyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Old Town Cape's sixth annual Christmas Tree lighting was held on Friday, Nov.29
Old Town Cape's sixth annual Christmas Tree lighting was held on Friday, Nov.29Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Old Town Cape's sixth annual Christmas Tree lighting was held on Friday, Nov.29
Old Town Cape's sixth annual Christmas Tree lighting was held on Friday, Nov.29Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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Alyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus light the downtown Cape Christmas tree
Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus light the downtown Cape Christmas treeAlyssa Lunsford-Stevens ~ alunsford@semissourian.com
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Old Town Cape's sixth annual Christmas Tree lighting was held on Friday, Nov.29. The event featured food trucks, firepits and smores, live music and carolers, and a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus who lit the tree.

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