Crowds took in the sights and sounds from the annual Hoover Christmas tree lighting at the Hoover Municipal Center on U.S. 31.
The Spain Park High School Marching Band played, and The Riverchase Elementary School choir sang and welcomed Santa Claus, who arrived in a Hoover Fire Department fire engine.
Crowds milled around the tree after it was lit, enjoying falling artificial snowflakes and visits from Christmas-related characters. Light refreshments were served under a tent.
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Riverchase Elementary School Choir sing to welcome Santa riding in a fire truck. The Hoover Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in front of the Municipal Complex on US 31 in Hoover Alabama Monday November 30, 2015. Photo by Frank Couch
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Madelyn Woods smiles for her mom Nina Woods as she has a picture made in front of the tree. The Hoover Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in front of the Municipal Complex on US 31 in Hoover Alabama Monday November 30, 2015. Photo by Frank Couch
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Kennedi Robinson laughs as she makes a picture with Santa. The Hoover Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in front of the Municipal Complex on US 31 in Hoover Alabama Monday November 30, 2015. Photo by Frank Couch
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Children play in the artificial snow. The Hoover Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in front of the Municipal Complex on US 31 in Hoover Alabama Monday November 30, 2015. Photo by Frank Couch
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The Hoover Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in front of the Municipal Complex on US 31 in Hoover Alabama Monday November 30, 2015. Photo by Frank Couch
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Reina and Alize have pictures made with the Grinch and Cindy Loo Hoo. The Hoover Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in front of the Municipal Complex on US 31 in Hoover Alabama Monday November 30, 2015. Photo by Frank Couch
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The Hoover Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in front of the Municipal Complex on US 31 in Hoover Alabama Monday November 30, 2015. Photo by Frank Couch
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The Hoover Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in front of the Municipal Complex on US 31 in Hoover Alabama Monday November 30, 2015. Photo by Frank Couch
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The Hoover Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in front of the Municipal Complex on US 31 in Hoover Alabama Monday November 30, 2015. Photo by Frank Couch
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Children play in the artificial snow. The Hoover Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in front of the Municipal Complex on US 31 in Hoover Alabama Monday November 30, 2015. Photo by Frank Couch
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The Hoover Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in front of the Municipal Complex on US 31 in Hoover Alabama Monday November 30, 2015. Photo by Frank Couch
