Libertyville ushers in holiday season with tree lighting
Downtown Libertyville lit up Friday night with the village's annual tree-lighting ceremony as carolers ushered in the holiday season.
Santa Claus made an appearance to light the tree in Cook Park, delighting visiting children and adults. He stayed for children to have their picture taken with the man of the hour.
Festivities included music, singing and holiday-themed entertainment.
Visitors were able to tour the Ansel B. Cook Mansion and patronize downtown merchants offering extended hours for shopping and dining.
People watch as Santa arrives Friday night during the annual tree lighting ceremony at Cook Park in downtown Libertyville.
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Santa arrives on a Libertyville fire truck Friday during the village's annual tree-lighting ceremony at Cook Park.
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The Libertyville High School band plays Friday night during the tree-lighting ceremony at Cook Park in downtown Libertyville.
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Libertyville's tree is lit during a ceremony Friday night at Cook Park in downtown Libertyville.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
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