Representatives from the Lake Geneva Business Improvement District conducted their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 28 at Flat Iron Park, Brunk Pavilion, 201 Wrigley Drive in downtown Lake Geneva. The event featured a visit from Santa Claus, performance from the Riverport Chorus in Wilmont, hot chocolate provided by Summer Moon Coffee and lighted decorations in Flat Iron Park.Â
Santa Claus helps light up the trees and decorations in the Brunk Pavilion during the Lake Geneva Business Improvement District’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
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Members of the Riverport Chorus in Wilmont sing Christmas tunes during the tree lighting ceremony.
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Business Improvement District Executive Director Alexandria Binanti welcomes the crowd to the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
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Several trees in Flat Iron Park have been lighten up for the holiday season.
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Flat Iron Park features several colorful decorations during the holiday season including lighted gift boxes.
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The tree lighting ceremony crowd watches the Riverport Chorus perform while they wait for Santa to arrive.
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Santa arrives to Flat Iron Park by a firetruck with Mayor Todd Krause.
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Mayor Todd Krause introduces Santa Claus to the crowd.
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Santa meets with children and their families after the Christmas tree lighting ceremony.Â
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One of the popular attractions at Flat Iron Park during the holiday season is the lighted walk-through Christmas tree.
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Owners of Summer Moon Coffee serve up some hot chocolate to help keep tree lighting ceremony attendees warm.Â
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Business Improvement District Executive Director Alexandria Binanti, right, hands out candy canes to tree lighting ceremony attendees.Â
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A lighted joy sign welcomes people to Flat Iron Park during the holiday season.
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