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Gwinnett tree lighting Thursday

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Nov 19, 2012

Gwinnett County’s 25th annual Lighting of the Tree will be at 5 p.m. Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville.

The event will feature music and dance performances, carols and children’s activities. The tree lighting will be at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.gwinnettparks.com or call 770-822-5450.

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