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The holiday season in Portland began with the lighting of the Pioneer Courthouse Square Christmas tree, a 75-foot spectacle adorned with over 9,500 lights. Santa Claus initiated the illumination during a festive ceremony attended by a large crowd, complete with carolers enhancing the holiday atmosphere.
The 39th annual tree lighting ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland marked the beginning of the holiday season with a festive sing-along led by Pink Martini. Thousands of revelers gathered as a 75-foot Douglas fir tree adorned with 9,500 lights illuminated the square. Amidst the celebration, a group of about 200 demonstrators chanted pro-Palestine slogans. Other holiday events, including an ice skating rink and holiday marketplace, are planned across the city and state.