Holiday In the City was the grand kickoff for the Christmas season in Springfield. It was November 24 and covered much of the downtown area. The weather cooperated quite nicely - temperatures in the upper 30's, no wind and no rain or snow.

The main events included the Christmas parade, lighting of the city and a fireworks display. The crowd was estimated at around 10,000.

Holiday festivities will continue on weekends through Christmas. For a full schedule, visit www.holidayinthecity.com.

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The Food Court	Fountain & High well before the festivities began
The Willmeth and Durrant families came dressed for the occasion	High Street - just as it started getting dark.
Kenton Ridge Band's drummers entertaining the crowd at Limestone & High before the parade started.
Tin Soldier (and helper) at Limestone & High before the parade started.	Finally the parade begins. (The announcements seemed to take forever.)
Christmas Tree Maypole	Wise Men & Angels
Candle bearers	Mary & Joseph (and a stubborn donkey)
Christmas music on bagpipes	He's playing the keyboard while riding his bike. (Can you walk & chew gum?)
Characters from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"	Frosty the Snowman
A carriage full of Christmas elves	Kids on Christmas morning

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