People attend the lighting of the largest musical, animated LED Christmas tree in Utah. The tree stretches 43 feet high. West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder joined the crowd of holiday revelers at Valley Fair Mall Saturday evening, and officially lit the tree. The spirit of giving also was promoted as food donations were accepted for the Utah Food Bank. Donors received treats in return. The mall provided entertainment for the event, and 100 free tickets to the mall's Mini Express Train were given away.
Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
Julianne Hamelin, Mikayla Hamelin and Desiree Feller, top, dance in glee at the lighting of the largest musical, animated LED Christmas tree in Utah. The tree stretches 43 feet high. West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder joined the crowd of holiday revelers at Valley Fair Mall Saturday evening, and officially lit the tree. The spirit of giving also was promoted as food donations were accepted for the Utah Food Bank. Donors received treats in return. The mall provided entertainment for the event, and 100 free tickets to the mall's Mini Express Train were given away.
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