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Mall of Georgia Holiday Spectacular: Tree lighting, Santa and a movie

The Mall of Georgia's 'Holiday Spectacular" will be held Nov. 19. (Courtesy of Simon Malls)
The Mall of Georgia's 'Holiday Spectacular" will be held Nov. 19. (Courtesy of Simon Malls)
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Nov 3, 2016

Christmas is right around the corner, folks — and the annual Mall of Georgia's "Holiday Spectacular" is even closer.

The free event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Gwinnett County mall's Village Amphitheatre. This year's festivities will include holiday-themed performances, a parade featuring Santa Claus himself and, of course, the lighting of a 50-foot tree.

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" will also be shown on a 55-foot screen.

Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The Mall of Georgia is located at 3333 Buford Drive in Buford.

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