Tree gets lit in Baldwin

Posted Thursday, December 11, 2014 11:37 am

Santa was busy greeting children at the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce’s annual tree lighting ceremony in front of the Baldwin Historical Museum on Dec. 7. Seated on Santa’s lap, from left, were Rapsana Saragusa, 9, and Audrey and Declan Lozada, 6.

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Children had the chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus during the event and took full advantage of the opportunity.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus were the most famous couple in attendance.

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The Plaza Elementary School Select Chorus sang several holiday songs.

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Baldwin High School Barbershop Ensemble, led by Johnathon Fulcher, entertained the crowd at the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce’s tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 7.

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By Brian Croce

The holiday season officially kicked off in Baldwin on Dec. 7 when the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony in front of the Baldwin Historical Museum off Grand Avenue.

There were plenty of children, holiday treats, musical numbers and an appearance from Saint Nicholas himself during the ceremony.

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