Holiday Spirit In The Air At First Friday
WARSAW — December’s First Friday is currently underway in Warsaw. Despite a temperature of 41 degrees, children, adults and pets alike are strolling the streets of Warsaw to enjoy some pre-Christmas holiday cheer.
Guests began lining up for a chance to see Santa in the Optimist Club’s Santa House, currently parked at the Kosciusko County Courthouse Square. Children were invited to have a seat on Santa’s lap and and tell the man in red what they were hoping for for the holidays. Meanwhile, elves, portrayed by Madison O’Connell, Triton High School, and Tyleana Hoffer, Tippecanoe Valley High School, were on hand to capture the moment with a complimentary photo, handing out candy canes as families left to return to the celebration.
Gary and Renea (not pictured) Boschain, Warsaw, portray Mary and Joseph with their children Jacob, Lily and Benjamin (not pictured) acting as shepherds.
Outside, families are lined up for a ride upon a horse drawn carriage. Rides, sponsored by Key Bank, were offered free of charge in exchange for a canned food or toy donation to those in need locally. A live nativity scene performed by the Boschain family. Gary and Renea Boschain, Warsaw, portrayed Mary and Joseph with their children Jacob, Lily and Benjamin acting as shepherds.
Multiple pop-up shops, live donkeys, animals and the the Twinkle Light Parade also offer a entertainment for guests. The Central Park Christmas tree lighting will be held at 7:30 p.m.
December’s First Friday is sponsored by the Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation and the City of Warsaw.
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- “Santa” and his elves, (from left) Madison O’Connell, Triton High School, and Tyleana Hoffer, Tippecanoe Valley High School,
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- Santa takes a moment to ask boys and girls whether they have been naughty or nice in his house on the courthouse square.
