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Downtown Lemont Sparkles in Tree Lighting Festivities

Cold weather couldn't keep Lemont residents away from the village's tree lighting Saturday, Dec. 7.

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The bitter cold couldn't keep the holiday spirit from warming the hearts of Lemont residents Saturday, Dec. 7. 

A bundled-up crowd came out to Stephens and Canal streets, where Mayor Brian Reaves switched the flip on the village's Christmas tree. 

Santa stopped in for a visit, and a photo shoot at Sweetwater Deli. Residents waited in line for a ride in a wagon pulled by two snow-white horses, as an ice sculptor chipped away at a carving of Jesus Christ. 

The event kicked off at 3 p.m. with caroling by Lemont Girl Scouts, followed by horse-drawn wagon rides. The day also included holiday treats and caroling by Lemont's Old Quarry Choir from 4 to 5 p.m., WJMK/104.3 K-Hits Chicago.

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