Members of the Phillips family from Centralia and Battle Ground smile for a photo at George Washington Park during a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. The Centralia Downtown Association organized the event, which was revamped from past versions.
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The Whoville Police arrive at George Washington Park Friday night during a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.
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Santa and the Grinch pose for photos with kids at George Washington Park Friday night during a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.
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Centralia Downtown Association Executive Director MacKenzie McGee introduces the Centralia School Orchestra Friday night at George Washington Park before a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. The Centralia Downtown Association organized the event.
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Lights illuminate George Washington Park Friday night during a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration in Centralia.
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Lights illuminate George Washington Park Friday night during a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.
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Whoville Police drop off the Grinch at George Washington Park for visitation before a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration Friday night in Centralia.
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Ashlee Shirer, owner of Sweet Dough Cookie Co. smiles while greeting visitors at George Washington Park during a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.
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Santa high-fives visitors at George Washington Park before a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.
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Mayor Kelly Smith Johnston smiles while taking photos of the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who at George Washington Park during a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration on Friday.
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Members of the Centralia High School and Centralia Middle School orchestra bands perform “Jingle Bells,” Friday night at George Washington Park before a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration.
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