The sound of snow crunching underneath your favorite winter boots, as the steam of hot chocolate tickles your nose, while Christmas lights twinkle all around you…it all must mean that the annual 50th and France Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony is upon us again! We took a look at this yearly tradition, by the numbers.
7 = Number of times Mayor Jim Hovland has officiated the 50th and France Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.
200 = Children who tell Santa their holiday wish list every year at the ceremony.
16 = Gallons of apple cider and hot chocolate that Caribou Coffee provides for guests.
150 = Number of sparkly ornaments that decorate the Holiday tree.
2 = Reindeer at the 50th and France tree lighting.
25 feet = Approximate height of the tree.
15,000 = Number of lights on the holiday tree.
759 = The number of people that attended last year's event.
$48 = the cost of cozy and cute “Dune Blossom” winter hat from 50th and France boutique Anthropologie.
$9.95 = cost of a banana nutella crepe at Salut Bar Americain, a decadent treat to satisfy your sweet tooth (before or after) the Holiday Tree Lighting.
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50th and France’s free event takes place on November 26th at 5 p.m.
