VIDEO: Idyllwild's 53rd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Hundreds of people gathered Saturday Nov. 30 in Idyllwild for the town's 53rd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring live Christmas and Hanukkah music.

The event was organized by community volunteers and merchants who donated time and financial resources. Event sponsors included Soroptimist International of Idyllwild.

Idyllwild, Pine Cove and Fern Valley are all situated above 5,200 feet elevation in the San Jacinto Mountains, Riverside County, Calif.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Idyllwild's 53rd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony