Christmas in Anacortes I

Christmas season activites continued in downtown Anacortes Friday with the annual lighting of the community Christmas tree outside the Chamber of Commerce office. Town Crier Judy Jewell was on hand to make things official (top photo). Santa helped Chamber of Commerce President Randy Burgess with the tree lights countdown. A number of little people enjoyed another holiday tradition … perching on mom or dad’s shoulders for a better view. Entertainment included the elementary school choir led by Tina Franulovich-Martin, band and choir from Anacortes High School. For those who needed to be warmed from the inside out, there were holiday refreshments courtesy of the American Red Cross.