Santa Claus comes to Clovis

Kids cheered and clapped as Santa himself appeared at Clovis City Hall, ready to help with the annual lighting of the christmas tree in front of the building, Dec. 2. Lynne Ashbeck, the mayor of Clovis, introduced him before he initiated the countdown to light up the tree.

Clark Intermediate’s and Clovis High’s choir began the event with various Christmas songs when Santa arrived to the event with Mrs. Claus. After a brief countdown, and with Santa at the podium, the tree lit up the area. He invited all those in attendance to enjoy cookies and drinks served inside City Hall. Kids lined up inside and the holiday season officially opened as eager youngster gave Santa a list or shared what they wanted for Christmas.

“Seeing everybody so happy and all the little kids excited over the tree lighting up was fun to see,” Eve Clark, a member of Clark Intermediate’s choir, said. “Having Santa come was fun, because all the kids’ faces lighted up when he showed up.”

Other Christmas events in Fresno and Clovis include Christmas Tree Lane on Van Ness Blvd., Cindy Lane at Wawona Ranch Estates, and A Candlelight Christmas on Huntington Blvd. Christmas Tree Lane is open to vehicles Dec. 3-Dec. 25, from 6:10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6:11p.m. Friday through Saturday. The next walk date (where no vehicles will be allowed) is Dec. 11. Candlelight Christmas is at Huntington Boulevard and Sixth Street, open to vehicles and those who wish to walk 6-10 p.m. until Christmas Eve.

Fresno Christian’s ‘Round the Table Carol Sing,’ put on by the FC music department, will be Dec. 12 from 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the FC gym. The preforming FC music groups are Celebration Choir, Kingsmen Quartet, Adoration Ladies’ Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble. Tickets are free but can be reserved for certain seats. Cookies and hot cider will be served during the event. For more information, read the article Music department anticipates upcoming holiday concert.

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