BROWNSVILLE — As expected, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in person Thursday as the City of Brownsville officially kicked off the holiday season with the annual Washington Park Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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The City of Brownsville officially held their annual Washington Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Brownsville as many residents gather around the Christmas tree for a photograph. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald)
Santa Claus, with the help of children, lift the giant switch on as the City of Brownsville officially held their annual Washington Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Brownsville as many residents gather around the Christmas tree for a photograph. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald)
The City of Brownsville officially held their annual Washington Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Brownsville as many residents gather around the Christmas tree for a photograph. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald)
Children along with their families look on as Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus arrive as the City of Brownsville officially held their annual Washington Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Brownsville as many residents gather around the Christmas tree for a photograph. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald)
The City of Brownsville officially held their annual Washington Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Brownsville as many residents gather around the Christmas tree for a photograph. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald)
City of Brownsville officially held their annual Washington Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Brownsville as many residents gather around the Christmas tree for a photograph. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald)
Children along with their families wave and look on as Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus arrive as the City of Brownsville officially held their annual Washington Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Brownsville as many residents gather around the Christmas tree for a photograph. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald)
Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus arrive as the City of Brownsville officially held their annual Washington Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Brownsville as many residents gather around the Christmas tree for a photograph. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald)

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