Fremont Street Experience and Mayor Oscar Goodman Kick Off the Holiday Season with Official Tree Lighting Ceremony

Last night Mayor Oscar B. Goodman flipped the switch to light Las Vegas’ official Christmas tree at Fremont Street Experience (Photo courtesy of Larry Burton). 

Santa Claus and his elves were also on hand to help officiate the ceremony and light the 50 ft. Christmas tree.

Fremont Street Experience had hundreds of people in attendance, as Santa Claus ditched his sleigh and made his grand entrance on the FlightlineZ

Photo courtesy of Larry Burton.

Santa Claus surprised the crowd by ditching his sleigh for a ride on the FlightlineZ (zip line) along with a few of his elves. Mayor Oscar B. Goodman and Jeff Victor, president of Fremont Street Experience entered the ceremony in a parade of red convertibles. After the Tree lighting, Candy and the Canes entertained the crowd with festive holiday music.

Las Vegas’ official Tree will be on display at Fremont Street Experience through the Christmas holiday.

Fremont Street Experience can be found online at www.vegasexperience.com.

For information about FlightlineZ, visit www.fremontstreetflightline.com.

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