Holiday tree lightings will be plentiful in San Francisco in the coming days. The yuletide events serve as a way to connect communities as well as promote local shopping corridors. The tree lighting events are free and open to the public.

The Castro Merchants Association’s tree lighting is set for Monday, December 1, also World AIDS Day, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. in the Bank of America Plaza at 501 Castro Street. Expect special guests, music, and more as the LGBTQ neighborhood welcomes the holiday season.

In another LGBTQ-centric neighborhood, the Noe Valley Merchants and Professionals Association has announced the second annual Noel Valley, a month of festive activities in December designed to support small businesses during the crucial holiday shopping season. The association will have its t

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