City tree lighting kicks off holiday season
Santa bursts onto the stage Monday at Claremont’s annual Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting ceremony, shouting “Merry Christmas!” to an enthusiastic crowd at the Depot. Pictured with the big guy are (L-R) Mayor Corey Calaycay, Representative Judy Chu, the man, Council member Jed Leano, and members of Upstream. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
The City of Claremont’s 2025 Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting drew a large, festive crowd to the Village Monday evening. The main attraction came at dusk, when the final countdown to illuminate the 25-foot decorated pine tree began as Upstream and the Music Men performed holiday favorites. A dancing Santa delighted families and took photos throughout the ceremony, which also featured live reindeer. Courier photos/Peter Weinberger
Santa helped build anticipation as the crowd waited for the tree to be lit during Monday’s ceremony. On stage with Santa (L-R) were City Council members Jed Leano and Sal Medina, Representative Judy Chu, and Mayor Corey Calaycay.
The 25-foot decorated pine tree glows at dusk at the Claremont Depot.
Santa poses for photos with a mostly joyful the Aleman family (L-R) Susan, 5-year-old Isabella, 4-year-old Noah — who wasn’t having it — and Danny in front of Claremont City Hall prior to Monday’s tree lighting ceremony.
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