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Plymouth's annual Christmas tree lighting and 5K footrace through town enjoyed a perfect late fall evening. Folks turned out in droves and started gathering early in Town Square awaiting Santa's arrival, the lighting of the tree, and the footrace, among other events.
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The vendor's carts were loaded and ready with the usual array of flashing lights and soft cuddly things.
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Many racers waited at Town Square for the lighting ceremony before heading to S. Russell Street for the race start.
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As hundreds of folks pressed in close, the tree was lit!
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Much of the crowd then wandered down Main Street to the finish line at the intersection with North Street. I think the two tutu wearers were racers.
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Moments before the first racers cross the finish line, folks are still ambling down the middle of Main Street.
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I don't know how many racers there were in total but, I watched hundreds cross the finish line to the sound of the cheering crowd. The event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Plymouth.
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Elsewhere, holiday decorations adorn many local homes for the season. Life is good in Plymouth - America's Hometown.
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