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Lights on the East Street Christmas tree were turned on during the Ashburton District Council’s Light Up The Night event on Friday. A section of East Street was blocked to traffic and a stage was set up where a variety of acts entertained the crowd. Deputy mayor Liz McMillan lead the countdown to the tree lights being turned on.
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Families enjoyed the entertainment.
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A few had a boogie to the music.
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Buildings on Burnett Street were lit up.
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The Christmas tree light are turned on.
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East street
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Burnett Street