Des Plaines welcomes holiday season
It was an evening of holiday cheer in Des Plaines on Friday, as residents gathered in Metropolitan Square to light the holiday tree, be entertained by singers and dancers and welcome Santa Claus.
Before the festivities began, students decorated the trees with handmade ornaments. And when Santa and Mayor Matt Bogusz threw the switch to light the main tree, all the decorations in downtown Des Plaines came on, too.
LISA HARING/DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICTArtistry in Motion dancers Ashlinn DeMonte, Paige Antusas and Makayla Allen help decorate their school´s tree on Friday in Des Plaines. The dancers previewed five pieces from their Dec. 13 and 14 Winter Spectacular.
LISA HARING/DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICTArtistry in Motion dancers Maggie Brock, Greta Sorensen and Jenna Temple drop off food for the Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Pantry at Fridays Holiday on the Square event in Des Plaines.
LISA HARING/DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICTArtistry in Motion dancers perform Santa Claus is Coming to Town on Friday during Des Plaines Holiday on the Square event.
Des Plaines Police Chief William Kushner and Santa greet each other at the citys Holiday on the Square event on Friday night.
Karen Kozenczak/CITY OF DES PLAINES
Des Plaines Mayor Matthew J. Bogusz, accompanied by local officials, leads the countdown to the lighting of the trees at the Holiday on the Square event Friday night.
Karen Kozenczak/CITY OF DES PLAINES
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