KEY WEST FLIPS THE SWITCH TO LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS

a group of people standing around a christmas tree
The City of Key West officially ‘turned on’ the holiday season with the tree-lighting on Dec. 2 at Bayview Park. Commissioner Aaron Castillo’s granddaughter Melody Leconte did the honors, and Santa Claus made his annual appearance. LARRY BLACKBURN/Keys Weekly

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style.

Key West flipped the switch on Dec. 2 to officially light up the holiday season.

The annual tree-lighting ceremony at Bayview Park featured city leaders, kids, Santa Claus, residents and visitors.

The menorah-lighting will take place in the same spot on Sunday, Dec. 29 at 5 p.m.

a group of children and santa claus on a red carpet
a large christmas tree is lit up at night
a man dressed as santa claus waves to the crowd
a group of people standing in front of a christmas tree