Jihan Joo, Kelly DeGrange and Emma Gorin sing carols before the lighting.
Laurel kicked off the holiday season on Dec.2 with festivities throughout the day, starting with a breakfast with Santa, hosted by the Laurel Police Department. The afternoon brought a holiday parade which wound through town to the Laurel Armory, where free craft activities and goodies, along with a photo session with Santa and Mrs. Claus, delighted the crowd. Festivities concluded with a lighting ceremony hosted by Mayor Keith Sydnor.
A nutcracker welcomes guests to the Laurel Armory.
The crowd gathers on Dec. 2 in front of Laurel Armory for the lighting.
Santa and Mrs. Claus, ready to welcome children and their wish lists.
(From left to right) Councilmember Christine Johnson (At-Large), Council President James Kole (Ward 1), Laurel Mayor Keith Sydnor, Laurel Director of Communications Audrey Barnes, Ward 2 Councilmembers Jeffrey Mills and Carl DeWalt and Bill Bailey, director, Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation, gather for a short presentation before the lighting ceremony.
Children enjoy arts and crafts activities in the Laurel Armory gymnasium before the outdoor lighting ceremony.
Photo Credit: Aiesha Solomon
