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| Toy soldiers greet visitors at the entrance to Garrette Park, which will remain lit from 5:30 to 11 p.m. weekdays and 5:30 to midnight on weekends through Jan. 1. The archway is a new attraction at Christmas in the Park. |
The West Jefferson Ox Roast queens and their court participated in the lighted Christmas parade held Dec. 8. |
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| The West Jefferson High School Gold Choir performs during opening ceremonies Dec. 7 for West Jefferson’s Christmas in the Park. |
Huddled up for a sleigh ride are: (from left) Chelsey Hughes, Sarah Cahill, Tasha Allen, Emily Bowens, Jenna Sterling, Stephanie Wood, Hanna Smith, Lauren Wood and Charlie Iams. |
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| Santa arrives at Garrette Park in a horse-drawn sleigh. Sitting in the front seat with the driver from Pine Acres Reindeer Farm is Cory Coburn, vice president of the Christmas in the Park committee. |
Brenda and Gary Lightfoot share their holiday wish lists with Santa, who saw over 300 children during the Christmas in the Park celebration. |
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| The Barton Family of West Jefferson donated 60-year-old Christmas decorations to Christmas in the Park. They still feature the original paint. |
The Posse band performs in the entertainment pavilion. |
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| Lights on display. |
Santa checks in with one of his (real) reindeer. |
