On Tuesday evening, MediaBrew Communications Network News partnered with Goodwill to light a 32-foot Christmas tree in the parking lot next to Applebee’s in Marquette Township. Youngsters from Studio Dance Arts performed. The Grinch made a brief appearance before being escorted off stage by a Marquette County Sheriff’s deputy. And Santa rode into the gathering on a firetruck before lighting the tree with help from children. After the tree was lit, families gathered inside the Westwood Mall for hot dogs and hot cocoa and some conversations and photos with St. Nick. (Journal photos by Vickie Fee)