Bill Timmermeister with the festival committee said the trees have special meaning inside with Lima and Allen County history.
A ceremony that started in the chilly outdoors- and finished inside the Allen County Museum- kicked off the 40th annual Christmas Tree Festival on Wednesday.
A new flag pole was dedicated on the Market Street side of the museum- and inside- the ribbon was cut for the start of this year's festival.
Bill Timmermeister with the festival committee said the trees have special meaning inside with Lima and Allen County history.
Lima's Mayor- as well as the Allen County Commissioners- read proclamations.
