Volunteers from Re*Imagine Medical Lake dress in shepherd's clothing to resemble a nativity scene at a petting zoo during the annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 11. Featured animals included ponies, chickens, goats, pigs and sheep.
A Christmas Village was set up in the park at the intersection of South Jefferson and West Lake Streets.
The Grinch is taken aback while being questioned by an elf during festivities Saturday in Medical Lake.
Two volunteers show off the candy canes they were ready to hand out during the parade.
Trippe Riley, 5, pets a miniature pony at the petting zoo Saturday, Dec. 11.
Hundreds of residents hit the downtown area of Medical Lake on Saturday, Dec. 11, to celebrate the start of the Christmas season.
A fun run kicked off the festivities, followed by a petting zoo "nativity," complete with shepherds, donkeys and more. Downtown, Christmas elves helped children make Christmas treats and décor. And youngsters were also able to have a cup of hot chocolate to stay warm.
At 4:45 p.m., about 5 downtown blocks came to life with a short parade down West Lake Street, led by the Grinch. The parade also featured Mrs. and Mrs. Santa Claus, candy canes and more. It ended at South Jefferson Street, where the city Christmas tree awaited.
Despite the best efforts of the Grinch, Mrs. Claus (also known as Mayor Terri Cooper) was on hand to hit the button to illuminate the city tree.
Fireworks filled the sky above it.
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