River Park Square tree lighting

The lighting of the tree ceremony was held on Friday evening, Nov. 20, 2020, at River Park Square. Jim Burney has been playing the part of Santa in the mall for 25 years. Children will be able to visit Santa, Saturday through Christmas Eve from a safe distance. Reservations can be made at riverparksquare.com. Walkups will be accepted by availability,

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Fri., Nov. 20, 2020

Santa Claus, also known as Jim Burney, tries on a face shield before making an appearance for the lighting of the tree, Friday evening, Nov. 20, 2020, at River Park Square.

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Santa Claus, also known as Jim Burney, stops to view a 35 lbs chocolate likeness of him after appearance for the lighting of the tree ceremony, Friday evening, Nov. 20, 2020, at River Park Square.

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Santa Claus, also known as Jim Burney, makes an appearance for the lighting of the tree, Friday evening, Nov. 20, 2020, at River Park Square.

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Santa Claus, also known as Jim Burney, gets mic before his TV appearance for the lighting of the tree, Friday evening, Nov. 20, 2020, at River Park Square.

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