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Photo Gallery: Somerton Water Tower Holiday Lighting

KAWC | By Victor Calderón
Published December 9, 2019 at 12:56 PM MST
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The Somerton water tower was lit up on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.
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A youth Ballet Folklorico dance group performs before the Somerton water tower was lit up on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.
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The Somerton water tower was lit up on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.
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Santa Claus arrives after the Somerton water tower was lit up on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.
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Santa takes photos with children after the Somerton water tower was lit up on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.
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A youth Ballet Folklorico dance group performs before the Somerton water tower was lit up on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.
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Somerton residents take pictures with Christmas decorations before the Somerton water tower was lit up on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.
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Somerton Mayor Jerry Anaya speaks to residents before A youth Ballet Folklorico dance group performs before the Somerton water tower was lit up on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Behind him are members of the city council and the parks and recreation commission.
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse take photos with children before A youth Ballet Folklorico dance group performs before the Somerton water tower was lit up on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.
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Somerton Middle School cheerleaders entertain the crowd before A youth Ballet Folklorico dance group performs before the Somerton water tower was lit up on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.
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The City of Somerton lit up its iconic water tower this year instead of the traditional Christmas tree.

The lighting took place Friday at Centennial Park just under the tower.

Community performing arts groups entertained the crowd before a countdown to light the tower. Santa Claus then arrived and took photos with children.

It was the last Somerton community event for Angelica Roldan as special events coordinator. Roldan, who helped plan events like the Somerton Greater Days celebration and the Corn Festival, will be joining the City of San Luis parks and recreation department.
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Victor Calderón
Victor is originally from West Sacramento, California and has lived in Arizona for more than five years. He began his print journalism career in 2004 following his graduation from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Victor has been a reporter for the following daily newspapers: The Monterey County Herald, The Salinas Californian and the Reno Gazette-Journal, where he covered stories including agriculture, education and Latino community news. Victor has also served as a local editor for Patch, a national news organization with hyperlocal websites, in Carmichael, California in the Sacramento area. He also served as the editor for The New Vision, the newspaper for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, which includes Yuma and La Paz counties. Victor lives in Somerton. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and following most sports.
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