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UPDATE: Napa's Holiday Tree Lighting Set for 6 p.m. Wednesday

Napa's official Tree Lighting Ceremony, which includes entertainment and refreshments, is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27.



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UPDATE: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013


Napa will officially light its holiday tree at Veteran's Park in downtown Napa on the Napa River at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by the Downtown Napa Association, includes performances by local entertainers, Ballet Folklorico and Napa Valley Dance Center and a special surprise from the Tap Dancing Christmas Trees. 

Free hot chocolate and cookies will be provided by Downtown Joe's and Sweetie Pies and will be handed out by volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 2.

Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, and Napa Mayor Jill Techel will count down the full tree lighting. 

For more information, see  www.donapa.com

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PREVIOUSLY: Monday, Nov. 25, 2013
Napa officials took the opportunity over the weekend to install the city's giant Christmas tree at Veteran's Park in downtown Napa.

Lights have also popped up along Napa River at the RiverFront retail/condo complex.

Napa's tree, will preside over Napa's Christmas parade on Saturday, Nov. 30, starting at First and School streets at 5 p.m.

Holiday lights will go up this week elsewhere in the valley also:

Yountville's holiday lights celebration is Friday, Nov. 29, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Calistoga will have a holiday faire on Saturday Nov. 30.

Another light show in Napa will be Dec. 7, when the Napa Valley Yacht Club has its 2013 Lighted Boat Parade.  Boats will leave from the clubhouse dock, 100 Riverside Drive, between 5 and 5:30 p.m. 

The boats will tour the waterfront neighborhoods of River Park and the Napa Yacht Club.


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