Poor weather kept the annual Brick tree lighting event inside the municipal building Tuesday, where children and onlookers delighted in holiday songs, free treats and a visit from Santa.
Crowds packed the Brick courtroom for their turn to take pictures with Santa, who arrived after a performance from Brick High School choir.
Cookies, hot cocoa and candy canes were handed out, and a flip of the switch illuminated the indoor and outdoor trees' lights.
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