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WATCH: Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall Shines Bright, Brings Out Crowds

City Hall was the place to be Saturday night for the annual tree lighting ceremony. If you missed it, here is a video of all the festivities.

Hundreds of residents bundled up and headed for City Hall on Saturday night to enjoy the annual tree lighting ceremony.This year was the first time the event was held at the new City Hall that officially opened in August. On Oct. 15, the city hosted a huge that also attracted hundreds to the event.

Children as well as adults were on hand to partake in the festivities that included the , holiday carols, and spending time with friends and family.

The next big event in the city will be the annual Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade with as this year's grand marshal on Saturday, Dec. 10.

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