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Las Vegas’ official Christmas tree lit for the season — PHOTOS

People gather during the annual Fremont Street Experience's Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Performers entertain the crowd during the annual Fremont Street Experience's Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Larry Edwards waits during the annual Fremont Street Experience's Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jesse Garon, in costume as Santa Elvis, waits to take the stage during the annual Fremont Street Experience's Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Cheryl Kinares, left, and her husband Kittisak, wait during the annual Fremont Street Experience's Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
George Safire fixes his hat before performing on stage during the annual Fremont Street Experience's Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jeremy Monterroso, from left, his son Liam, 4, on the shoulders on his father Luis, and mother Judy, take a photo together during the annual Fremont Street Experience's Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ken Christopher is photographed during the annual Fremont Street Experience's Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jesse Garon, left, in costume as Santa Elvis, listens to Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman as they get ready for the Fremont Street Experience's Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
People take photos during the annual Fremont Street Experience's Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ken Christopher, left, and his friend Fran Vitatoe, are photographed during the annual Fremont Street Experience's Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Mandy Backus takes a photo of the 50-foot Christmas tree during the annual Fremont Street Experience's Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The 50-foot Christmas tree at the Fremont Street Experience is seen during annual Christmas Tree Lighting event in Las Vegas Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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By ERIK VERDUZCO LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
December 9, 2014 - 10:19 pm
 

Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman helped Santa light Las Vegas’ official Christmas tree.

The 50-foot tree was decked with festive decorations and shined brightly below the 12.5 million lights of the Viva Vision canopy.

The official Las Vegas Christmas tree will be on display at the Fremont Street Experience through the Christmas holiday.

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