PHOTOS: Dozens gather as Wilson Park lights up for Christmas
Despite the cold, dozens gathered at Wilson Park in Rapid City Tuesday night for the annual tree lighting ceremony, which included music by the Shrine of Democracy Chorus.
The 2024 Wilson Park Christmas Tree in Rapid City.
Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun speaks at the 2024 Wilson Park tree lighting on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.
Rapid City Rush mascot Nugget dances with a child during the Wilson Park tree lighting on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.
A child warms up by the fire during the 2024 Wilson Park tree lighting in Rapid City.
Santa Claus hands out candy.
Attendees were treated to free hot chocolate and cookies from Black Hills Bagels.
Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun, Miss South Dakota Joelle Simpson and Rapid City Rush mascot Nugget smile for a photo at the Wilson Park tree lighting on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.
Local children help sing Christmas songs with the Shrine of Democracy Chorus.
Attendees get their picture taken with Santa Claus.
Miss South Dakota Joelle Simpson speaks at the 2024 Wilson Park tree lighting in Rapid City.
Visit Rapid City鈥檚 presidential mascots attend Wilson Park鈥檚 tree lighting on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.
Darsha Dodge
City Editor, Staff Photographer
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