Photos by Steve Shay
L-R: Hi-Yu Queen Thea Pulido, 9, Princess Amanda Elder, 11, Princess Elena Kline, 11, and emcee Marty Riemer's daughter Josie, 5, pushed the button to light the tree by the Alaska Junction tonight, a West Seattle tradition. CLICK THE PHOTO ABOVE TO SEE MORE.

SLIDESHOW: Annual Junction tree-lighting a big hit

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At about 5:38 p.m. (officially) Dec. 3 the new West Seattle Hi-Yu Junior Court members Queen Thea Pulido, 9, Princess Elena Kline, 11, and Princess Amanda Elder, 11, joined Marty Riemer's daughter Josie, 5, on stage to push the electronic button that lit the tree.

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West Seattleite and KMTT 103.7 FM on air personality Marty Riemer was back again as host as the crowd enjoyed hot cider, christmas carols, and lots of fun at Junction Plaza Park.

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