- December 4, 2019
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Joshua Kincaid couldn’t help but smile as he sat on Santa’s lap.
Mason and Derek Houghton loved sitting by the Christmas tree.
Nancy Starling tells a potential customer about her unique lanterns.
Santa and Mrs. Claus were all smiles with baby Jazmine Lytle.
Filipe and Priscilla Mina brought Sofia to her first Light Up Winter Garden event.
Arin Drue was all smiles during the candlelight ceremony.
Lili and Hannah Cordell brought Health Central Park residents Nancy Vendor and Ruth Hibshman to enjoy the festivities.
Victoria Wilhite gave Santa a big hug as brother Zachary waited his turn.
Donna Peeler made balloon hats for kids waiting in line for Santa.
The city Christmas tree was the perfect backdrop for many photos.
The Santa Company’s Cockney Carolers put on a great performance.
Pat Murray and Brooke Taylor manned a snowman-toss game.
Kids loved stopping by People of Faith Lutheran Church’s booth to help themselves to stickers.
The ceremony began with members of various church choirs singing Christmas songs and hymns.
Maci Daniels watched to be sure her candle didn’t blow out.
Kaleb Drue loved participating in the candlelight ceremony.
Carl Setje dressed as Santa to help spread some Christmas cheer at Duke Energy’s tent.
Hundreds of people packed Plant Street on Friday, Dec. 1, for the city’s 30th annual Light Up Winter Garden. The event began with a special ceremony filled with traditional Christmas hymns and a candle lighting before the tree and street lighting were flipped on. Kids got to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sled down an ice slope and make crafts, while vendors had their booths open for perusing.