With hundreds of entries this year, the parade brought smiles to the faces of thousands of spectators as the carts were decorated in a variety of Christmas themes.

The afternoon included photo opportunities, holiday music, visits with Santa Claus, and fun and games.

The musicians performed traditional Christmas tunes such as Winter Wonderland, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Joy to the World, among others the night of Friday, Dec. 2.

Residents lined Dillard and Plant streets to enjoy a morning full of Christmas cheer.

Hundreds of locals gathered outside City Hall to welcome the holiday season at the 35th annual event to kick off downtown's 38 days of Tis the Season.

The Knights gathered at the school's courtyard to wish good luck to the football team prior to its departure to Miami.

Zion Isom spent a day with Orange County Sheriff John Mina after winning a writing contest.

Venardos Circus is in town through Dec. 11, in Hamlin.

During the 12th Annual Earl Graham Metro vs. Florida Challenge, the Wolverines defeated the Lakers 76-53.

Twins Tanner and Jurney Kramer are two members of the Horizon Hawks’ first graduation class.

The long-awaited Dairy Queen Grill & Chill opened its new location in Winter Garden Tuesday, Nov. 22.

The Orange Observer is collecting new books for children from birth to age 17 to be delivered to those in need just before the holidays.