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A neighborhood golf cart is decked out for the holidays at Light Up Independence.
Linda, Michael, and Leslie Sorrough were among the first residents to brave the rain and enjoy the festivities.
Terri, Fred, and Stevie Schlenker
Jayme Beam roasts marshmallows as her son, Wesley, watches from a respectable distance.
Sweet treats made better with heat.
Reagan and Colin Torres take their turn at the fire pits.
Lyra Leatherbee can’t wait to dig into a marshmallow just as soon as mom, Kaitlin, and sister, Nora, give her one.
Jerry Higgins deserves an award for the most festive sweater.
The rain couldn’t keep people away from the food trucks.
Janelle Troth’s daughters, Scarlet and Violet, were ready for the weather.
Snow machines worked overtime to create a festive holiday vibe.
Ellie, Kyle, and Breanne Willnow
The Singh family: Amanda, Layla, Alana, Dulzie, Angelisa, and Brian
The Grinch tries to get in on the fun.
Angely Mathew, Tia Grogan and Angeline Triyano
The snowfall frames the evening scenery.
The clock tower and surrounding landscaping lit up at sundown.
The clubhouse also shined.
And to all a good night.
Tower Green was covered in white for Light Up Independence. Residents came out for the first neighborhood Christmas celebration of the season with food trucks, hot chocolate, and a snowfall. The rain, and an appearance by The Grinch, did not dampen the holiday spirit as guests roasted marshmallows for s’mores, danced to holiday music, and counted down to the clock tower lighting.