Santa Clause was on hand to throw the switch to light up the town square christmas tree.

Santa Clause throws the switch to light the Southlake Town Square Christmas tree Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade

Thousands gather at Southlake's Town Square to watch the lighting of the city's Christmas tree Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade

Uzma Choudry of Bedford sports a pair of foam reindeer antlers during the Christmas tree lighting at Southlake's Town Square Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. Special to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Brandon Wade