PHOTO GALLERY: In case you missed it, check out these scenes from Saturday’s Christmas tree lighting in Natchez
Published 2:29 pm Monday, December 2, 2024
- Streaks of light shine in the night at Saturday's tree lighting event (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
NATCHEZ — Hundreds of people braved the cold Saturday night to partake in rides and activities around the 34-foot tall Christmas tree as it was lit in the center of Downtown Natchez.
Festivities included a train ride, bungee jump, rock climbing wall, photo opportunity with Santa Claus and caroling around the Christmas tree which culminated into the big countdown for the tree being lit, which was followed by snow from snow machines and a laser light show.
Here are some scenes from the activities on Saturday.
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Blakely Sanders and her sister Laikyn Sanders ride the bungee jumping ride at Saturday’s tree lighting event. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Jon Casey holds on during the Rudolph ride at Saturday’s tree lighting event. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Laikyn Sanders smiles for a photo mid-jump on the bungee jump ride. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Blakely Sanders rides the Rudolph ride at Saturday’s tree lighting event. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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The petting zoo at Saturday’s tree lighting event. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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The petting zoo at Saturday’s tree lighting event. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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The train at the Christmas tree lighting event on Saturday in Downtown Natchez. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Stetson and Huntlee Bearry sit with Santa inside Home Bank on Saturday. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Roby Thorpe wasn’t too happy about seeing Santa Claus. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Alvin Shelby leads Christmas carols at Saturday’s tree lighting event. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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From left are Christmas in Natchez President Diane Dupont and Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson at Saturday’s tree lighting. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Project Search interns and instructors help lead carols at Saturday’s tree lighting. From left is Trennis Ware, Delmaree McKnight, Melissa Vaughn, Darian Dee, Keimon Frazier and Ronnie Calhoun. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Then one foggy Natchez night, Santa came to say “Ho, ho, ho.” (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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“Oh, Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree. How lovely are your branches.” (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Laser lights shine more light at Saturday’s tree lighting event. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Streaks of light shine in the night at Saturday’s tree lighting event (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Streaks of light shine in the night at Saturday’s tree lighting event (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Snow machines rain snow on the crowd at Saturday’s tree lighting event (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Gavin Creel and his granddaughter Nova watch the laser lights and snow at Saturday’s tree lighting. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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Laser lights shine more light at Saturday’s tree lighting event. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)
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