Last year, the Helotes Tree Lighting Ceremony was on Dec 5, 2008

City Hall prepares for a large crowd for tonight's ceremony

Decorations outside and inside City Hall are finished before the big event

Its getting dark, and the crowd is beginning to arrive.

The band is warming up

Santa and Mrs Claus, and Miss Helotes and her court arrive after parading through downtown Helotes

The Mayor, Miss United America, Miss Helotes and her court pose with Santa and Mrs Claus

The Mayor updates his Wish List with Santa Claus

Santa's lap can only carry 1 or 2 big kids at a time!

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