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LOOK & ADD: Residents Show Off their Holiday Spirit at City's Tree Lighting

Despite the cold, a large, spirited crowd turned out for the city's tree lighting festivities Saturday, Dec. 10. Check out our photos, and add your own!

It might have been cold, but there was no snow, no rain—and nothing could keep Oak Forest residents from the 's Christmas

The crowds lined Central Avenue for the parade, which featured local clubs, civic organizations, music from the marching band, and more. The parade marched up to the gazebo outside City Hall, where dancers from the got toes tapping.

The audience counted down to flip the switch that got the tree sparkling. Afterward, residents stopped into , where Santa and Mrs. Claus heard kids' Christmas wishes and posed for photos.

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Check out our photos, and add your own from the day's festivities! To add your own photos, log in, click "Submit Photo and Video," select your desired photos and upload as you choose.


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