The annual Christmas Tree lighting and opening of Santa Claus’s cottage on the Square were held last Friday.
The cold temperatures didn’t stop the crowds from enjoying the transition from turkey to tinsel as hundreds gathered for a quick parade from the fire station to the Square.
Here are some photos of Friday’s events.
Josh Gunselman and his daughters, Victoria and Evie, met visitors to the Downtown and Fire Station in costume—photos by Matthew Crane.
The Jasper Fire Station was filled with visitors waiting to see Santa Claus on Friday afternoon.
Evie Gunselman greets a visitor to the fire station.
AJ Miller, a member of the JHS Band, stopped by the store to pick up his decorative attire before the parade on Friday afternoon.
Eli Clark, a member of the JHS Band, rehearsed behind the fire station before the parade on Friday afternoon.
Sant and his helpers prepare to take a ride up to the Square to light the community Christmas Tree and open his cottage.
The parade forms up.
Dexter, 5, and his little brother, Jay, 3, wave at Santa as he passes.
Santa Claus exits the fire rescue truck.
Siblings Rose and Cylas Ingle were chosen through the Jasper Chamber’s coloring contest to turn on the lights for the downtown Christmas Tree.
Cylas gives Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide five after turning on the lights to the Christmas Tree.
Iris Swartzentruber, 4, meets with Santa in his cottage on the Square.
