MILWAUKEE COUNTY

Milwaukee City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Chris and Maggie Barr of Franklin take a selfie during the Milwaukee City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Thursday night. The city's Department of Public Works staff decorated the tree with nearly 3,500 lights and more than 200 ornaments.
Chris and Maggie Barr of Franklin take a selfie during the Milwaukee City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Thursday night. The city's Department of Public Works staff decorated the tree with nearly 3,500 lights and more than 200 ornaments.
Rick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Nearly 3,500 lights and 200 ornaments shine during the Milwaukee City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. First Stage Theater Academy students performed songs from ELF - The Musical and other holiday favorites.
Nearly 3,500 lights and 200 ornaments shine during the Milwaukee City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. First Stage Theater Academy students performed songs from ELF - The Musical and other holiday favorites.
Rick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Cal Lindstrom, 7, Lucy Lindstrom, 5, and Luke Lindstrom, 3, from Milwaukee have their picture taken in front of the Milwaukee City Hall Christmas Tree. The Colorado Blue Spruce was donated by Daisy McGregor.
Cal Lindstrom, 7, Lucy Lindstrom, 5, and Luke Lindstrom, 3, from Milwaukee have their picture taken in front of the Milwaukee City Hall Christmas Tree. The Colorado Blue Spruce was donated by Daisy McGregor.
Rick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Mayor Tom Barrett and Daisy McGregor, who donated the tree, throw the switch to light the official Christmas tree at City Hall on Thursday. The Christmas tree is a 35-foot Colorado blue spruce.
Mayor Tom Barrett and Daisy McGregor, who donated the tree, throw the switch to light the official Christmas tree at City Hall on Thursday. The Christmas tree is a 35-foot Colorado blue spruce.
Rick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
First Stage Theater Academy students perform songs from ELF - The Musical during the Milwaukee City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Thursday night .
First Stage Theater Academy students perform songs from ELF - The Musical during the Milwaukee City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Thursday night .
Rick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Fidel Castillo and Manuel Amdrama of KEI put lights on trees along Water Street and Killbourn Avenue across from City Hall before the Milwaukee City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Thursday.
Fidel Castillo and Manuel Amdrama of KEI put lights on trees along Water Street and Killbourn Avenue across from City Hall before the Milwaukee City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Thursday.
Rick Wood / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel