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Article updated: 11/29/2012 2:11 PM

Downtown Elgin lights up with holiday fun

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Westley Johnson, 3, of Elgin, examines lights during the last year's tree lighting ceremony in downtown Elgin. This year's tree lighting is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1.

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The holidays will kick off in downtown Elgin on Saturday, Dec. 1 with the annual City of Elgin Tree Lighting Ceremony, and a day full of family fun. Events begin at noon with free skate rental at City Skate, located on the Civic Plaza next to the Hemmens Cultural Center.