Santa takes center stage at Derry tree-lighting
Bruce Frauman | Dec 12, 2018 | Comments 0
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The Mountain Marketplace in Londonderry was crowded with holiday cheer on Friday night, Dec. 7 as young and old alike gathered for the Annual Treelighting. The Nordic Harmonii provided songs and caroling.Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived by horse-drawn carriage to help with the treelighting, then headed off to Neighborhood Connections to chat with the children.
An Open House immediately follows at Neighborhood Connections, where hold chocolate and homemade cookies were served. This annual event is a combined effort of Susie Wyman, Wantastiquet Rotary, and Neighborhood Connection.
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Santa arrives at the Londonderry Marketplace on Friday evening for the annual Christmas tree lighting.
A horse-drawn carriage transported the Clauses to the event. Photo by the Wantastiquet Rotary.
A young family makes a places for itself in the glow of the lighted tree.
The crowd filled with kids gathers at the Marketplace for the treelighting, a visit with Santa and refreshments.
Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for a photograph with their elves.
Santa and Mrs. Claus greet children at Neighborhood Connections. Photo by Wantastiquet Rotary.
Santa chats with the Gordon boys.
One youngster seems to want dad more than he wants Santa.
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