Coon Rapids Mayor Jerry Koch in attendance inside the heated tent during the city’s Dec. 13 Christmas tree lighting. Original Article

Fire pits were available for warming up when outside in the freezing temperature. Original Article

Fireworks light up the night sky at the Coon Rapids Tree Lighting. Original Article

Fireworks reverberate at the Coon Rapids Tree Lighting. Original Article

Frosty the Snowman had a fun time at the tree lighting. Original Article

Rocky, the Grinch and Frosty light the tree. Original Article

Santa was ready to greet visiting young ones. Original Article

The newly lit tree was paired with a fireworks display. Original Article

The tree shines fully lit on a freezing Dec. 13 evening. Original Article

The Coon Rapids Tree Lighting ceremony took place on a negative temperature-affected evening of Dec. 13. A giant warming tent was available housing those who needed shelter from the cold. The event featured a tree lit up by the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman and the city’s mascot, Rocky the Raccoon. There was also a fireworks show that went forward along with the tree lighting. Inside the tent, hot cocoa was served, and kids made different crafts and meet Santa Claus. ...