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VIDEO: City of Surrey lights up for the holidays

People filled civic plaza Saturday (Nov. 24) for a day of festivities before the annual tree-lighting festival
Lauren Collins
Lauren Collins

The City of Surrey’s civic plaza was buzzing all day Saturday (Nov. 24) for a day of events for the tree-lighting festival in the evening.

There were food trucks, a market place, crafts for children and entertainment throughout the day.

People packed the plaza in the evening to watch Mayor Doug McCallum push the mayor’s switch to light up the tree.


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The City of Surrey hosted its annual tree-lighting festival Saturday night (Nov. 24) in the civic plaza. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
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Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum pushes the mayor’s switch to light the city’s Christmas tree during the annual tree-lighting festival on Saturday night (Nov. 24). (Photo: Lauren Collins)
Lauren Collins

About the Author: Lauren Collins

I'm a provincial reporter for Black Press Media's national team, after my journalism career took me across B.C. since I was 19 years old.
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