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November 27, 2019
Arts &
ENTERTAINMENT
Portland’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is a joyful and festival sing-a-long that takes place the day after Thanksgiving at Pioneer Courthouse Square, downtown.
Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday
The day after Thanksgiving,
thousands of Portlanders will unite
in a joyful and festive sing-a-long
led by Portland’s own Thomas Lau-
derdale and members of Pink Marti-
ni along with a diverse collection of
talented Portland musicians.
The 35th annual Tree Lighting
Ceremony presented by Smart
Park will take place on Friday,
Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Pioneer
Courthouse Square, downtown.
Pre-show entertainment will begin
at 4 p.m.
The evening’s program will
feature Mayor Wheeler, city dig-
nitaries and Santa Claus as they
“flip the switch” and illuminate
the 14,000 colorful lights that
adorn the centerpiece of Port-
land’s holiday season.
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Cookie and Ginger, two Siberian reindeer, are new attractions at the Oregon Zoo.
Reindeer Arrive at Oregon Zoo
Two furry reindeer arrived at
the Oregon Zoo last week and are
making themselves right at home.
“Reindeer are amazing ani-
mals, and of course this is the per-
fect time of year to introduce them
to our visitors,” said zoo director
Dr. Don Moore.
Most people know about rein-
deer because of their connection to
Santa Claus, which is a lot of fun,
Moore said, but he also was ex-
cited to share some lesser-known
facts, like the way their hooves
click when they walk.
Another fun fact about rein-
deer? They’re the only species
of deer where both males and fe-
males grow large antlers. Cookie
and Ginger, the zoo’s two new
reindeer arrivals, each sport a
large set of antlers. Reindeer
shed their antlers every year, with
males shedding in early winter
and females at the end of the sea-
son, which Dr. Moore points out,
would make Santa’s team of eight
tiny, antlered reindeer all females.
The zoo’s new pair are settling
into their new habitat across from
the Vollum Aviary, where guests
can visit them through early Jan-
uary.