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Flowery Branch sparkles for the season with Christmas parade, tree lighting

Elizabeth Garcia, 3, from Flowery Branch, waves at Santa as he passes during the 8th annual Flowery Branch Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony in Flowery Branch, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Garcia and her family have recently moved to Flowery Branch and came out to get involved with the community and enjoy the festivities. - photo by David Barnes

12032017 FLOWERY 0008.jpg — Elizabeth Garcia, 3, from Flowery Branch, waves at Santa as he passes during the 8th annual Flowery Branch Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony in Flowery Branch, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Garcia and her family have recently moved to Flowery Branch and came out to get involved with the community and enjoy the festivities. - photo by David Barnes

Flowery Branch was alive with the spirit of Christmas on Saturday at its eighth annual Christmas Festival held downtown, drawing young and old out to enjoy many family-friendly festivities.