Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey lights State Christmas Tree during ceremony at capitol

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Gov. Kay Ivey lit the state Christmas tree on the steps of the capitol building during a music-filled ceremony on Friday evening. The theme of the event was “Every Light a Prayer for Peace.”

Ivey spoke briefly at the tree lighting ceremony as did U.S Space Force Commander of Space Delta 13, Col. Niki Lindhorst. About two hundred people attended the event, including state and community leaders.

Christmas music was performed throughout the ceremony by the 151st Army National Guard Band. Santa Claus made an appearance at the event as well.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey speaks during the state Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the steps of the state capitol building in Montgomery, Ala., on Friday evening December 3, 2021.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey speaks during the state Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the steps of the state capitol building in Montgomery, Ala., on Friday evening December 3, 2021.

This year's state tree is a 35-foot eastern red cedar, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Allen.

This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey lights Christmas tree at capitol building