• Lencho and The Martinez Brothers Band entertain the crowd at the fifth annual Milpas Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday in Santa Barbara. (Zack Warburg / Noozhawk)
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  • Catherine Moralez, co-founder of the Milpas Christmas Tree Lighting, and Santa Barbara County Supervisor Salud Carbajal were grand marshals of the evening’s events. (Zack Warburg / Noozhawk)
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  • The Santa Barbara High School Madrigal Singers were the featured entertainers for the festivities, which also served as a fundraiser for the acclaimed group. (Zack Warburg / Noozhawk)
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