VANDALIA — Dozens of people gathered for the annual tree lighting in Vandalia on Sunday.
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>>PHOTOS: Dozens gather for annual Christmas tree lighting in Vandalia
As reported on News Center at 6:00, the annual tree lighting took place at the Vandalia Recreation Center on Stonequarry Road.
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News Center 7′s Malik Patterson said the Vandalia Choir performed a few Christmas songs before the event started.
Families stood in line and were all over the gym floor. Several Vandalia small businesses were at the event.
Patterson spoke with the event organizer. Sara Moyer, Vandalia recreation coordinator.
She said they had planned for this event for months. They took their time getting this tree ready. There was also a special guest appearance.
“Bring everyone together and get some holiday shopping done. They’re really enjoying some of the face painting and the anticipations building for that tree lighting and for Santa Claus to join us here very soon,” said Moyer.
Photos show Santa Claus arriving from a Vandalia fire truck.
The city got the tree back in November. A Sandy’s Towing crew dropped off the tree at the Recreation Center. They posted pictures on its Facebook page.
The tree-lighting ceremony was pushed back to make sure the sun was completely down.
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