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Flipping the Switch on the Holidays

Mayor Bill Foster flips the holiday light switch at 7 tonight on the thousands of waterfront-park lights. Admission is free.

With stomachs full of turkey, fridges filled with leftovers and shopping baskets full of , it will be time to flip the switch on the holiday season.

The holiday season officially kicks off in St. Petersburg tonight when Mayor Bill Foster flips the giant switch on thousands lights in downtown St. Pete.

St. Petersburg's annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony begins at 5 tonight in , 5th Avenue N. and Beach Dr.

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Get there early to view the giant Christmas tree and watch thousands of lights come to life. Entertainment begins at 5 with the St. Petersburg Community Band, the Bell Choir and Radio Disney.

Foster flips the holiday light switch at 7 p.m. on the waterfront-park lights. Admission is free.  

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