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Hutchinson held its first-ever downtown tree lighting ceremony despite rainy weather.

The event featured free hot chocolate, a performance by a local theatre group, and a story reading by the mayor.

Mayor Stacy Goss flipped the switch to light the 30-foot tree, expressing excitement over the community turnout.

Many local families attended the celebration to start new holiday traditions.

A little rain didn't stop the residents of Hutchinson ring in the holiday season with the first-ever tree lighting ceremony downtown.

By the ceremony's start at 6 p.m. Nov. 20, people were already gathered under tents or in the gazebo at DCI Park to celebrate this first for the city.

The City of Hutchinson and Hutch Recreation hosted the event, with Mayor Stacy Goss given the hono

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