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Alexandria's tree lighting ceremony will take place on Nov. 23 at Market Square

According to localkicks.com, "The lighting of the Christmas tree at Market Square will kick off the holiday season in Alexandria. The tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. The tree lighting usually takes place after Thanksgiving. Because Thanksgiving falls within the last week of November, this year's event will take place the weekend before the holiday."