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Ram Pasture Tree Lighting Shines Light On A Weekend Of Holiday Events

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: Nov 30, 2018 09:05 PM

Residents, families, and loved ones followed the glow of luminarias to the 34th Annual Ram Pasture Tree Lighting, Friday, November 30. The event marked the start of a weekend full of holiday events.

In the hours leading up to the tree lighting, Newtown Parks & Recreation employees placed the luminarias around Ram Pasture and on nearby roadways. Light snow continued to fall as the event began.

The evening included musical performances, refreshments, and visits from Santa and Mrs Claus.

See holiday events scheduled for the weekend here.

More stories and photos from events held throughout the weekend will be in the December 7 print edition of The Newtown Bee.

People gather around to see the 34th Annual Ram Pasture Tree Lighting as the lights turn on for the first time on November 30. —Bee Photos, Hallabeck

The trees shine at the 34th Annual Ram Pasture Tree Lighting on November 30.

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