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Christmas tree lighting to be celebrated in Downtown Chico

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Christmas tree to be lit at the downtown City Plaza in Chico. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Chico’s downtown City Plaza will host the annual lighting of a 90 foot redwood tree Friday Dec.1.

The community gathers yearly in the celebration of the holiday season to enjoy the lighting of over 2,000 LED lights, an address from the mayor and a musical performance.

Offerings will include seasonal drinks, the Children’s Choir of Chico, Sounds of the Valley Women’s Chorus and a visit from Santa.

The free event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Further information can be by contacting Community Christmas Tree Lighting at 530-345-6500.

Natalie Hanson can be reached at [email protected] or @NatalieH_Orion on Twitter.

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Natalie Hanson, Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief, Spring and Fall 2019. Former Arts & Entertainment editor, Breaking News editor and reporter.

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