NewsNovember 26, 2021

Before the tree was lit, people gathered for the food trucks, hot chocolate and free s'mores stations provided by Banterra Bank. Live Christmas music was played by the Jerry Ford Ensemble and Christmas carolers. Santa and Mrs. Claus paid a special visit, and they lit the 30 foot tall tree for the first time this season.

Attendees makes s'mores with supplies provided by Banterra Bank during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees makes s'mores with supplies provided by Banterra Bank during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
The Jerry Ford Ensemble performs Christmas songs during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
The Jerry Ford Ensemble performs Christmas songs during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
Christmas carolers perform Christmas songs during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
Christmas carolers perform Christmas songs during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and an elf arrive to the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and an elf arrive to the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
The crowd reacts to the tree being lit up for the first time during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
The crowd reacts to the tree being lit up for the first time during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees take pictures near the lit tree during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees take pictures near the lit tree during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
The crowd gathers around the tree during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
The crowd gathers around the tree during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
The crowd gathers around the tree during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
The crowd gathers around the tree during the 3rd Annual Old Town Cape Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday in Cape Girardeau.
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Before the tree was lit, people gathered for the food trucks, hot chocolate and free s'mores stations provided by Banterra Bank. Live Christmas music was played by the Jerry Ford Ensemble and Christmas carolers. Santa and Mrs. Claus paid a special visit, and they lit the 30 foot tall tree for the first time this season.

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