Christmas tree lighting in downtown Naples

CREATED Dec. 6, 2012

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  • Fifth Avenue South hosted the 38th Annual Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday evening. Video by fox4now.com

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NAPLES - Fifth Avenue South hosted the 38th Annual Christmas Walk & Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday evening.

 
The evening commenced with a performance by the ReCreation Tappers on the Sugden Plaza at 5:00 p.m., followed by a performance by Poinciana Elementary School.
 
After the introductions were complete, City of Naples Mayor John Sorey flipped the switch on the Christmas tree.
 
"It is a beautiful event and I think it was well prepared and the kids like Santa Claus so this is what we were expecting from it," said Lubormir Silhavy.
 
Children also got a chance to tell Santa Clause what they wanted for Christmas and take a picture with him.
 
Restaurants, shops, and businesses along Fifth Avenue South and adjoining streets were also open for shopping, dining, and holiday cheer.