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Knoxville kicks off Christmas in the City with Celebration of Lights

Santa Claus waves to the crowd at the lighting of the

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Santa Claus waves to the crowd at the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Christmas in the City kickoff, the Regal Celebration of Lights, in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News Sentinel) J. Miles Cary, J. Miles Cary
The Lil Thunder Rail Road cruises down Gay Street at

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The Lil Thunder Rail Road cruises down Gay Street at the Christmas in the City kickoff, the Regal Celebration of Lights, in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News Sentinel) J. Miles Cary, J. Miles Cary
Santa was a big hit with the children at the Christmas

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Santa was a big hit with the children at the Christmas in the City kickoff, the Regal Celebration of Lights, in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News Sentinel) J. Miles Cary, J. Miles Cary
The Knoxville City Christmas tree glows at the Christmas

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The Knoxville City Christmas tree glows at the Christmas in the City kickoff, the Regal Celebration of Lights, in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News Sentinel) J. Miles Cary, J. Miles Cary
Oliva Caddell, 7, left, and her brother Mason Caddell,

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Oliva Caddell, 7, left, and her brother Mason Caddell, 5, dressed in festive lights for the Christmas in the City kickoff, the Regal Celebration of Lights, in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News Sentinel) J. Miles Cary, J. Miles Cary
Doug and Jenny Peek of North Knoxville sing along with

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Doug and Jenny Peek of North Knoxville sing along with music at the Christmas in the City kickoff, the Regal Celebration of Lights, in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News Sentinel) J. Miles Cary, J. Miles Cary
Children and adults roast marshmallows at the Christmas

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Children and adults roast marshmallows at the Christmas in the City kickoff, the Regal Celebration of Lights, in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News Sentinel) J. Miles Cary, J. Miles Cary
The Iconic Tennessee Theater sign and the City of Knoxville

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The Iconic Tennessee Theater sign and the City of Knoxville Christmas tree light up Gay Street at the Christmas in the City kickoff, the Regal Celebration of Lights, in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News Sentinel) J. Miles Cary, J. Miles Cary
The crowd watches the fire works at the lighting of

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The crowd watches the fire works at the lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Christmas in the City kickoff, the Regal Celebration of Lights, in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News Sentinel) J. Miles Cary, J. Miles Cary
Charlie Hastings,2 years old and his grandmother Mary

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Charlie Hastings,2 years old and his grandmother Mary Hallibarton react to the Christmas in the City kickoff, the Regal Celebration of Lights, in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News Sentinel) J. Miles Cary, J. Miles Cary
The ice skating ring on Market Square was full at the

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The ice skating ring on Market Square was full at the Christmas in the City kickoff, the Regal Celebration of Lights, in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News Sentinel) J. Miles Cary, J. Miles Cary

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    Santa Claus waves to the crowd at the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Christmas in the City kickoff, the Regal Celebration of Lights, in downtown Knoxville on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (J. Miles Cary/Special to the News Sentinel)