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Photos: Christmas Stroll takes over Central Avenue in burst of holiday spirit

WHITNEY ENGLAND | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years AGO
by WHITNEY ENGLAND
Whitefish Pilot | December 14, 2022 1:00 AM

The annual Whitefish Christmas Stroll came alive downtown Friday night with the lighting of the Depot Park Christmas Tree, the arrival of Santa Claus in a horse-drawn wagon, caroling, and dance and musical performances. Several vendors lined Central Avenue and attendees enjoyed a night of holiday festivities.

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The Alpine Bell Ringers perform at the First Presbyterian Church during the Whitefish Christmas Stroll on Friday. (Whitney England/Whitefish Pilot)

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The Alpine Bell Ringers perform at the First Presbyterian Church during the Whitefish Christmas Stroll on Friday. (Whitney England/Whitefish Pilot)

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Young music students from North Valley Music School perform at the First Presbyterian Church during the Whitefish Christmas Stroll on Friday. (Whitney England/Whitefish Pilot)

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Students in the Glee Club at North Valley Music School perform at the First Presbyterian Church during the Whitefish Christmas Stroll on Friday. (Whitney England/Whitefish Pilot)

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Folks wander down Central Avenue during the Whitefish Christmas Stroll on Friday. (Whitney England/Whitefish Pilot)

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Kids roast marshmallows over a fire pit at the Whitefish Christmas Stroll on Friday. (Whitney England/Whitefish Pilot)

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Singers with the FVCC Vocal Ensemble perform at Depot Park during the Whitefish Christmas Stroll on Friday. (Whitney England/Whitefish Pilot)

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People gather around Depot Park for the tree lighting ceremony at the Whitefish Christmas Stroll in 2022. (Pilot file photo)

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