Paducah's Christmas tree lighting ceremony set for Tuesday night

The switch will be flipped on Paducah's 26-foot-tall Christmas on Tuesday evening.

The celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Water Street in front of the large floodwall opening between Broadway and Jefferson Street. Enjoy special musical performances, hot chocolate, crafts, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Musical performances will be by the Paducah Storm Watch Step Team and the Reidland Middle School Choir.

The official tree lighting will take place at the end of the celebration.
  
During the event, Water Street between Broadway and Jefferson will be closed to vehicular traffic.