Sacramento's Carnival of Lights began with the lighting of the 50ft tall Westfield Plaza Christmas tree.

This holiday season, the Carnival of Lights will delight visitors with a dazzling display of lights throughout the Central City from the waterfront through Midtown starting the week of Thanksgiving through January 3.

The collaborative effort will feature architectural lighting, holiday décor, and holiday events including the Theatre of Lights in Old Sacramento and the Carnival at St. Rose at 7th & K streets.

Below, are scenes of the Carnival at St. Rose and the Carnival of Lights festivities:

The Carnival at St. Rose is 5-week holiday event that has transformed 7th and K streets into a festive winter carnival featuring a 30-foot Ferris wheel, classic carnival and arcade games, food vendors and more.

Even though it rained, folks enjoyed the Carnival at St.Rose while waiting for the tree to light up.

The view from the ferris wheel.

Umbrellas saved the day.

Lights adorn the front of buildings on one side of K Street, accross from Westfield Plaza.

This young girl gets excited waiting for the tree to be lit.

The crowd is entertained.

Santa arrives!

The holiday season has officially begun.

For more information, (916) 442-8575.

SacPress Photos | Kati Garner