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The annual public tree lighting ceremony, sponsored by the Association of Washington Business, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday.
For more than 20 years, AWB has sponsored the Holiday Kids’ Tree Project, in which members and private individuals
provide toys, food and other contributions that are distributed to needy families in rural parts of the state by firefighters from Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Thurston, Grant, Walla Walla and Spokane counties.
This year’s tree will be decorated with 5,000 LED lights and new decorations that include red and green balls, red-and-white candy canes, silver bells and more, paid for by the AWB.
The lower branches will hold stuffed animals and books that will be donated to local organizations.
Other public tree lightings include:
Lacey: 6-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Huntamer Park, 618 Woodland Square Loop SE. The event includes caroling, hot cocoa and coffee, and a visit by Santa.
Tumwater: 2 p.m. Saturday at City Hall, 555 Israel Road SW. The festival includes food, games and performances by school choirs.
Santa will arrive on an antique fire truck after the tree lighting.
