After being postponed due to weather, the city of Grovetown was able to hold its Christmas festival and tree lighting on Friday, Dec. 8.
Before the tree lighting, attendees were able to enjoy browsing the different vendors, while kids could play in the jump house, ride the train and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. But the most popular attraction seemed to be the non-toxic fake snow that kids could jump and run around in.
Entertainment was provided by Elvis and a dance group before the countdown to the tree lighting at 8 p.m.
Jiya Moore, 4, has fun playing in the “snow” at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillJiya Moore, 4, watched the “snow” fall at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillElvis performed multiple songs at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillAria Russell, 6, was all smiles as she visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillFamilies took photos together in the “snow” at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillKids of all ages had fun playing in the “snow” at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillKids of all ages had fun playing in the “snow” at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillKids of all ages had fun chasing each other in the “snow” at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillKids of all ages had fun playing in the “snow” at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillPeople wait in line for the train at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillKids, and adults, were able to enjoy a train ride at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillKids of all ages had fun playing in the “snow” at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillKids could work on crafts while visiting with Santa at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillKids lined up to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillThere was a long line of people waiting to get into Santa’s Workshop at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillDancers performed at the Grovetown Christmas Festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillAttendees had a fun time dancing to the Elvis impersonator at the Grovetown Christmas festival. Staff photo by Stephanie HillChristmas decorations were up around the Liberty Park Community Center. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill
Stephanie Hill has been a journalist for over 10 years. She is a graduate of Greenbrier High School, graduated from Augusta University with a degree in journalism, and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Masters in Mass Communication. She has previously worked at The Panola Watchman in Carthage, Texas, The White County News in Cleveland, Georgia, and The Aiken Standard in Aiken, S.C. She has experience covering cities, education, crime, and lifestyle reporting. She covers Columbia County government and the cities of Harlem and Grovetown. She has won multiple awards for her writing and photos.
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