CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 After two weeks of hard work, the downtown Christmas tree is finally ready to shine with its crowning glory in place.<\/p>\n
This morning, volunteers with HEB placed the dazzling 6-foot star on top of the 66-foot tall Christmas tree at Water’s Edge Park, marking the official completion ahead of this weekend’s lighting celebration.<\/p>\n
The tree has been decorated with nearly 6,000 lights and about 1,500 ornaments, creating a spectacular display for the community.<\/p>\n
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“I hope they get a sense of pride in their community and also a sense of the holiday spirits,” Beth Dottomo said. “Seeing the tree down here, right on the beautiful shoreline is such a fun family thing for people to do.”<\/p>\n
Dottomo serves as senior public affairs representative for HEB.<\/p>\n
“It was so exciting to see Beth with HEB put the 6-foot star on top of the tree,” Arlene Medrano said.<\/p>\n
Medrano is the executive director of Downtown Management.<\/p>\n
The lighting of the tree will take place this Saturday at Water’s Edge Park starting at 5:30 p.m. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. with live entertainment and food trucks.<\/p>\n
The event is free to the public, and organizers expect around 10,000 people to attend.<\/p>\n
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