Brookhaven’s holiday celebration, Light Up Brookhaven, is scheduled for tonight, Dec. 11, at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford-Dunwoody Road, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event features a tree lighting and a chance to have photos made with Santa Claus.

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