Downtown's merry and bright in Grayslake
Santa Claus made an early visit to Grayslake on Friday night for the lighting of the village's Christmas tree in the downtown area.
Visitors also enjoyed sleigh rides, shopping and a holiday market at the Grayslake Historical Society and Museum.
"I'm jazzed," said Dave Oberg, executive director of the Grayslake Heritage Museum.
"It's a great event, the kind of event that brings communities together. You gotta love being here."
Holiday events also were held Friday in Antioch, Fox Lake, Libertyville and Round Lake Beach.
More festivities are planned for today, including Christmas parades in Fox Lake and Lake Villa and tree-lighting ceremonies in Lake Zurich and Vernon Hills.
Everleigh Inserra of Gurnee, left, and Nathan Dee of Grayslake, both 2, pose by the Christmas tree on Friday night in Grayslake. Visit dailyherald.com to see more photos from Christmas events throughout the suburbs.
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Luke, 2, Megan, 4, and Kate Dee 6, of Grayslake visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus Friday night in downtown Grayslake.
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Anna Levin, 6, of Grayslake warms up with some hot chocolate while waiting for Santa to arrive Friday night in Grayslake.
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