PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill Recreation Department helped residents kick off the holiday season Saturday with its annual tree lighting.
Peekskill lights its 2012 holiday tree at the dowtown gazebo on North Division Street with a little help from St. Nick.
Photo Credit: thedailypeekskillSanta Claus pays a visit to the children of Peekskill Saturday as part of the city's holiday tree lighting.
Photo Credit: thedailypeekskillMembers of the Peekskill Community Choir perform Saturday for attendees of the annual holiday tree lighting at the gazebo on North Division Street in Peekskill.
Photo Credit: thedailypeekskillSanta gave out gifts to lucks boys and girls.
Photo Credit: Art CusanoSanta Posed for photos with city children.
Photo Credit: Art CusanoSanta also posed with children for photographs.
Photo Credit: Art CusanoSanta gave out gifts to lucks boys and girls.
Photo Credit: Art CusanoPeekskill Mayor Mary Foster greeted city residents.
Photo Credit: Art CusanoMary Foster with members of the community choir.
Photo Credit: Art CusanoDozens of people came out to help kick off the holiday season in Peekskill.
Photo Credit: Art CusanoCookies and hot cocoa were enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Photo Credit: Art CusanoThe Peekskill Community Choir entertained residents under the guidance of Tuesday McDonald.
Photo Credit: Art CusanoThe choir performed several holiday favorites.
Photo Credit: Art CusanoThis year's Peekskill holiday tree, which sits beside the downtown gazebo.
Photo Credit: Art CusanoThe event featured music from the Peekskill Community Choir, free cookies and hot cocoa and of course a visit from Santa. The event culminated with the lighting of this year's holiday tree at the downtown gazebo.
Check out the videos and photos from this year's festive event in the gallery.
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