Performers with Cornerstone Youth Theatre in Red Deer perform on the main stage at the Festival of Trees on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Performers with Cornerstone Youth Theatre in Red Deer perform on the main stage at the Festival of Trees on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Red Deer’s 2016 Festival of Trees continued into the weekend

The 2016 Festival of Trees continued into the weekend. The 23rd fundraising annual event wraps up on Sunday.

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