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Fremont Street welcomes first night of Hanukkah with Grand Menorah lighting

Mayor makes an appearance at event in downtown Las Vegas

Hanukkah Menorah Lighting

Steve Marcus

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman stops by a celebration for the first night of Hanukkah at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas Tuesday, December 20, 2011. The event was sponsored by Chabad of Southern Nevada.

Hanukkah Menorah Lighting

Attorney Jacob Hafter and Rabbi Shea Harlig light the Grand Menorah during a celebration for the first night of Hanukkah at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas Tuesday, December 20, 2011. The event was sponsored by Chabad of Southern Nevada. Launch slideshow »

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One giant menorah was lit Tuesday night under the glowing Fremont Street canopy to welcome the first night of Hanukkah.

Mayor Carolyn Goodman made an appearance just before the City’s Grand Menorah lighting.

The Jewish community gathered to watch the lighting ceremony led by Rabbi Shea Harlig, director of Chabad of Southern Nevada and musical acts like the Desert Torah Academy choir that performed songs in Hebrew, Yiddish and English.

During the holiday season the official Las Vegas menorah will be on display on Fremont Street between Las Vegas Boulevard and 4th Street and candles will be lit during the eight days of Hanukkah.

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