Christmas celebration: Washington celebrates holiday season with market, parade
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Dancers from Moschetta’s Performing Arts Center entertained parade-goers at Washington’s annual Christmas Parade.
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The Washington Christmas Parade featured several floats. Including a reindeer-themed float.
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The Trinity High School Band took part in the Washington Christmas Parade.
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The Wash High Prexies Band participated in the annual Washington Christmas Parade.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus posed for photos with children at the Holiday Market.
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Horse and carriage rides were a popular part of the annual Holiday Market festivities.
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Visitors stopped by the annual Holiday Market before the Christmas parade got underway.
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Downtown Washington was merry and bright on Friday, as visitors packed Main Street for the annual Holiday Market and Christmas Parade.
There were plenty of activities, vendors, live entertainment, and food trucks – and photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus – before the parade kicked off at 7 p.m.
The weather wasn’t too frightful, with temperatures hovering in the low 20s as marching bands, dance troupes, and floats made their way down the parade route.
Festivities started at the Community Pavilion on Main Street, and included horse and carriage rides, train rides, crafts, and an estimated 40 business and food companies.