Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – It’s official! The holiday season is underway in Springfield. The holiday tree is lit, and the Holiday Walks are underway!  Check out pics and video of Saturday’s tree lighting ceremony.

Downtown Springfield holiday tree
Young dancer performing at holiday tree lighting ceremony
Abe with Mayor Buscher, WDBR’s Sarah Smerz, Santa and Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase
Holiday tree with Old State Capitol
Ace Sign Company’s Todd Bringuet
Downtown Springfield Inc.’s Carlos Ortega