The lighting ceremony featured the mayor, Cindy-Lou, and the Grinch, who chat about Christmas before lighting the tree in a moment caught by cellphones throughout the crowd. Then came the snow.
In the famous book by Dr Seuss, the Grinch famously stole Christmas before coming around and finding joy with the Whos - but a police officer dressed as the character was a little more violent.
This is the shocking moment a police officer dressed as the Grinch punched a reveller to the ground after he allegedly teased his partner at a Christmas parade. Footage captured the moment one ...