Wauconda gets into the Christmas spirit with Holiday Walk
Wauconda-area residents - and Santa Claus - turned out Saturday for the annual Holiday Walk and a tree lighting ceremony.
They enjoyed crafts, face painting, a gingerbread-house contest and other activities along Main Street in downtown Wauconda before walking north to the Wauconda Park District headquarters for the unveiling of the town's Christmas tree.
People enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride during Wauconda's annual Holiday Walk in downtown Wauconda Saturday afternoon.
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From left, Jilian Porter, 3, her sister Daniella, 11, and mom Angela, of Wauconda, pose for a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Wauconda's Holiday Walk on Main Street Saturday afternoon.
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People judge a Christmas tree decorating contest at Wauconda's annual Holiday Walk on Main Street.
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Kids play Twister in the middle of Main Street at Wauconda's Holiday Walk Saturday afternoon.
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A snowplow is decorated for the holiday season at Wauconda's Holiday Walk.
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People line up to see Santa at Wauconda's annual Holiday Walk on Main Street Saturday afternoon.
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Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.comPeople line up to see Santa during Wauconda's annual Holiday Walk on Main Street Saturday afternoon.
People take a selfie as they go on a horse-drawn sleigh ride during Wauconda's annual Holiday Walk in downtown Wauconda Saturday afternoon.
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