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PHOTO GALLERY: 34th annual Holiday Night of Lights


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 9, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: 34th annual Holiday Night of Lights
Santa waves to the crowd from his sleigh Friday, Dec. 7, during the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
Santa waves to the crowd from his sleigh Friday, Dec. 7, during the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
The bell choir from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradenton performed holiday songs Friday, Dec. 7, at the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
The bell choir from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bradenton performed holiday songs Friday, Dec. 7, at the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
Chris Budelman served up drinks at Cha Cha Coconuts while wearing reindeer antlers.
Chris Budelman served up drinks at Cha Cha Coconuts while wearing reindeer antlers.
Allie Burman, 15, Cecilia Hitchcock, 13, Topaz von Wood, 14, Natassja Ebert, 16, Carlos de Quesada, 13, and Kiana Dodson, 13, of the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School.
Allie Burman, 15, Cecilia Hitchcock, 13, Topaz von Wood, 14, Natassja Ebert, 16, Carlos de Quesada, 13, and Kiana Dodson, 13, of the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School.
Amanda and David Celentano with their son, Anthony, 3.
Amanda and David Celentano with their son, Anthony, 3.
Chip, 9, was dressed in a festive costume at the tree lighting ceremony on St. Armands.
Chip, 9, was dressed in a festive costume at the tree lighting ceremony on St. Armands.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus stood on stage with Diana Corrigan.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus stood on stage with Diana Corrigan.
Santa flips the switch to turn on the St. Armands Christmas tree Friday, Dec. 7, during the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
Santa flips the switch to turn on the St. Armands Christmas tree Friday, Dec. 7, during the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
The St. Armands tree is four stories tall.
The St. Armands tree is four stories tall.
Greg and Diana Wigeri van Edema with their daughters Elizabeth, 5, and Victoria, 4
Greg and Diana Wigeri van Edema with their daughters Elizabeth, 5, and Victoria, 4
Tracy and Marcy Flagg
Tracy and Marcy Flagg
The Junior All Star Band performed songs on St. Armands Circle Friday, Dec. 7, at the Holiday Night of Lights.
The Junior All Star Band performed songs on St. Armands Circle Friday, Dec. 7, at the Holiday Night of Lights.
Cami Kaechele with her daughter, Savanah, 10.
Cami Kaechele with her daughter, Savanah, 10.
Josie Macaluso, 6, poses with her twin cousins Chloe and Claire Macaluso, 6.
Josie Macaluso, 6, poses with her twin cousins Chloe and Claire Macaluso, 6.
Mary and Joe Moccia wore festive headbands Friday, Dec. 7, at the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
Mary and Joe Moccia wore festive headbands Friday, Dec. 7, at the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
Julianna Regnander, 6, had a butterfly painted on her face Friday, Dec. 7, at the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
Julianna Regnander, 6, had a butterfly painted on her face Friday, Dec. 7, at the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
Teddy Seguso, 14 mos., with her dad, Robert.
Teddy Seguso, 14 mos., with her dad, Robert.
Ingrid Tabash, Ieana Piedra, Janet Alvarez and Elizabeth Alvarez were decked out in holiday swag Friday, Dec. 7, at the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
Ingrid Tabash, Ieana Piedra, Janet Alvarez and Elizabeth Alvarez were decked out in holiday swag Friday, Dec. 7, at the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
Peter Vrinios makes candy cane inside Scoop Daddy’s Friday, Dec. 7, at the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
Peter Vrinios makes candy cane inside Scoop Daddy’s Friday, Dec. 7, at the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.

 

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