Fallbrook Tree officially lit for the holiday season

A crowd enjoys a variety of performances including one by the FUHS Band as well as The Official Tree Lighting at the Fallbrook Community Center.

At the Fallbrook Community Center Dec. 1, volunteer Lisa Stanfield greets guests and distributes the schedule of events for the Fallbrook Tree Lighting.

Elf Syia Hart assists with the collection of toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign during the tree lighting festivities.

Jini Moeller performs with the Fallbrook Country Line Dancers to "Jingle Bell Rock". After that, the dancers asked the audience to join in the fun by line dancing to several songs.

Katyana Gonzalez sings Christmas songs as a member of the FUHS Madrigals during the Official Fallbrook Tree Lighting celebration Dec. 1.

Soloist Erika Torrescano performs a Christmas song for the audience. Torrescano also performed many songs as a member of the Madrigals.

The FUHS Band performs following the Official Fallbrook Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Fallbrook Community Center Dec. 1.

Christine Rinaldi photos

At her first Christmas celebration, 10 month old Milana Gaudet enjoys the festivities with her parents Jed and Audrey Gaudet.