All was merry and bright on Plant Street.
Bells were jingling and bands were rocking while City Hall became the centerpiece of the season during Light Up Winter Garden Friday, Dec. 3. Businesses set up pop-up shops as residents celebrated with hymns and candle light, then projection shows and snowball fights. The City Hall light show continues 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 17-19, 23.

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