Santa Claus and friends visited Everett for the Annual Tree Lighting hosted by the city, Everett Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Carlo DeMaria on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the Holiday season. Santa arrived courtesy of the Everett Fire Dept. and was greeted by a crowded square of kids of all ages. Led in by the award-winning Everett High School Marching Band, Santa & Mrs. Claus, Woody, Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, Olaf and many more Disney characters were available for photos with the kids. Local elected officials, Everett Police Dept. members, businesses and organizations also took part in the festivities. A train ride around the square was available as well as many treats of all flavors and styles.
Alex and Radka Velev have fun on their train ride.Everett City Council President John Hanlon, Councillor-at-Large Irene Cardillo and Ward 4 School Committee Member Mike Mangan enjoyed the festivities.The Everett Chamber of Commerce and Everett Bank were well represented.Bishop Robert Brown poses with his friend Frosty.Soloists: Evangelina Pappas, Gabriellie DeGrouveon, Gia Price and Maya Walsh.Santa counted down with the crowd to light Everett Square.The EHS Marching Band entertained the crowd and welcomed Santa to the event.Santa and the gangRudolph greeted his boss, Santa Claus.Santa and Mrs. Claus gave a big wave to all the kids in front of the stage.Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived safely thanks to the Everett Fire Department.Amelia McCann with the Grinch and Mickey & Minnie MouseMany cartoon favorites were at the Everett tree lighting.A big hello from Aiden and Bryan Ramos – and some characters!Ward 1 Councillor Wayne Matewsky with his mom, Maria Matewsky, and Dotti MartinThe Everett Chamber of Commerce was passing out hot chocolate – Cheryl Smith, Linda and Quinn Maloney.Pete Sikora and Kim Nicolo had a great time at the tree lighting.Everyone enjoyed the big screen Christmas movies.Everett Little League board members: Rosy Torres, Patricia Savi, Lisa Harr and Brian Savi.EPD Officer Stephen Ramunno passed out stuffed animals; Alan Aquilera received one.From Eagle Bank: Hailey Negron and Stephen Miliotis.Maxim Petkov had a photo op with Rudolph and Olaf.City Council President John Hanlon with Rudolph and OlafFrom Mayor Carlo DeMaria’s Office: Clarelyn Nee, Gerri Miranda and Rita Crafts.Declan and Brennis McGrath
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