Seasonal & Holidays

Photos: Napa Tree Lighting Marks Start Of Holiday Season

Hundreds turned out as the sparkling 30-foot-high tree was lit for the first time this holiday season. See photos from the event!

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Napa's annual Christmas Tree Lighting is held Wednesday, Nov. 23 at Veterans Memorial Park.
Napa's annual Christmas Tree Lighting is held Wednesday, Nov. 23 at Veterans Memorial Park. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

NAPA, CA — 'Twas the night before Thanksgiving when a crowd of several hundred was dazzled by Napa's annual Christmas Tree Lighting and performances by local youth groups.

(Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

Napa's Dancing Christmas Trees were a crowd favorite during the ceremony held downtown at Veterans Memorial Park.

(Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

Several photography students from Vintage High School were spotted taking photos of the festivities.

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(Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

"Tubas at Large" performers included current and former students from both Napa and Vintage high schools.

(Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
(Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli dancers from the Napa Valley and Solano County also performed.

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(Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
(Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
(Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
(Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

Happy holidays, Napa Valley!

(Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

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