Fuquay Varina Independent

Steve Jahn | Contributed
A child pets the horses pulling the sleigh while they take a break Dec. 6 at the Christmas tree lighting.
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Steve Jahn | Contributed
A horse-drawn sleigh travels down Main Street while more riders line the street to wait for a turn.
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Steve Jahn | Contributed
Fuquay-Varina's Christmas tree, in the parking lot at the corner of South Main and Vance Streets, lights up the night Dec. 6.
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Steve Jahn | Contributed
Fuquay-Varina Mayor John Byrne addresses a large crowd at the Christmas tree lighting in downtown Dec. 6.
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Christmas tree lighting 1
David and Steven Meyer tell Santa their Christmas wishes this year at the annual tree lighting Dec. 6.
Christmas tree lighting 2
A Ballentine Elementary student prepares to sing Dec. 6 on stage at the Fuquay-Varina Christmas tree lighting.
Christmas tree lighting 3
Lincoln Heights Elementary students perform Dec. 6 as hundreds crowd around the stage to listen.
Photos by Steve Jahn and Kelly Griffith