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Brownwood tree lighting kicks off holiday season in The Villages

By Staff Report

The Brownwood Paddock Square tree lighting ceremony kicked off the holiday season Saturday night in The Villages.

The tree ilghting provided a warm sight Saturday at Brownwood
The tree lighting provided a warm sight Saturday at Brownwood. (Photo courtesy of Goldwingnut Productions.)
People gathered in advance of the tree lighting ceremony at Brownwood
People gathered early in advance of the tree lighting ceremony at Brownwood Paddock Square. (Photo courtesy of Goldwingnut Productions.)

If you missed that event, you’ll have two more opportunities to join in the merriment:

Lake Sumter Landing Market Square

The second tree lighting event will take place Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. The lineup of performers will include The Villages Cheerleaders, The Villages Twirlers and Drum Corps and the Aloha O’ Ka Hula dancers. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a toy drive to benefit underprivileged children.

Spanish Springs Town Square

The final lighting ceremony will take place Friday, Dec. 2 at Spanish Springs Town Square. Earlier that afternoon, the Christmas parade will step off at 3 p.m. This year, the Christmas Parade has been moved from the polo fields to Spanish Springs Town Square.

The Christmas tree lighting festivals will take place from 4 to 9 p.m.

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