Moving Forward Ministries and other local organizations gave away goodies Friday night.

The Newberry College Madrigals sang holiday tunes in Astwood Park.

WIS Meteorologist Robb Ellis helped count down to the official tree lighting.

Gallman and Little Mountain elementary schools sang medleys of holiday tunes to help kick off the holidays.

Say cheese! After the tree was officially lit, the public was encouraged to take a picture in front of the tree.

This picture will definitely be going on this year’s Christmas card!

The holidays wouldn’t be the same without Santa!

The snow machines were one of the main attractions that the children — and adults — enjoyed.

Newberry is already in the Christmas spirit with its beautiful lights and decorations downtown.

The Christmas tree looks right at home in front of the Chamber of Commerce.

The Newberry Art Center handed out hot chocolate and cider to the public.

First Baptist Church of Newberry had a line waiting for popcorn.

Moving Forward Ministries and other local organizations gave away goodies Friday night.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Lights1.jpgMoving Forward Ministries and other local organizations gave away goodies Friday night. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer

The Newberry College Madrigals sang holiday tunes in Astwood Park.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Lights9.jpgThe Newberry College Madrigals sang holiday tunes in Astwood Park. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer

WIS Meteorologist Robb Ellis helped count down to the official tree lighting.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Lights10.jpgWIS Meteorologist Robb Ellis helped count down to the official tree lighting. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer

Gallman and Little Mountain elementary schools sang medleys of holiday tunes to help kick off the holidays.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Lights11.jpgGallman and Little Mountain elementary schools sang medleys of holiday tunes to help kick off the holidays. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer

Say cheese! After the tree was officially lit, the public was encouraged to take a picture in front of the tree.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Lights12.jpgSay cheese! After the tree was officially lit, the public was encouraged to take a picture in front of the tree. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer

This picture will definitely be going on this year’s Christmas card!
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Lights2.jpgThis picture will definitely be going on this year’s Christmas card! Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer

The holidays wouldn’t be the same without Santa!
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Lights3.jpgThe holidays wouldn’t be the same without Santa! Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer

The snow machines were one of the main attractions that the children — and adults — enjoyed.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Lights4.jpgThe snow machines were one of the main attractions that the children — and adults — enjoyed. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer

Newberry is already in the Christmas spirit with its beautiful lights and decorations downtown.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Lights5.jpgNewberry is already in the Christmas spirit with its beautiful lights and decorations downtown. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer

The Christmas tree looks right at home in front of the Chamber of Commerce.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Lights6.jpgThe Christmas tree looks right at home in front of the Chamber of Commerce. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer

The Newberry Art Center handed out hot chocolate and cider to the public.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Lights7.jpgThe Newberry Art Center handed out hot chocolate and cider to the public. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer

First Baptist Church of Newberry had a line waiting for popcorn.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/web1_Lights8.jpgFirst Baptist Church of Newberry had a line waiting for popcorn. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer