Ephrata, PA, USA – November 26, 2021: A laser light show was a part of the annual Christmas Tree lighting and arrival of Santa in an American small-town.
Music and a Large Crowd, despite Cold Weather, Marks the Christmas Tree Lighting and the Arrival of Santa
Downtown Ephrata was transformed with a large crowd and plenty of children to witness the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as the official lighting of the town’s official Christmas Tree. A cold, chilly, and windy night did not dampen the spirits of those in attendance.
Ephrata, PA, USA – November 26, 2021: Frosty the Snowman makes an appearance at the annual Christmas Tree lightning small-town America.
A laser light show changed the look of the downtown and lit up the sky.
Ephrata, PA, USA – November 26, 2021: A laser light show was a part of the annual Christmas Tree lighting and arrival of Santa in an American small-town.
Santa and Mrs. Claus first appeared on top of the Ephrata National Bank Building and awaited rescue by the brave volunteers of the Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company.
Ephrata, PA, USA – November 26, 2021: Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd from atop the Ephrata Bank Building at the annual arrival of Santa in an American small-town.
They soon emerged safely from the bank to greet the children and the crowd.
Ephrata, PA, USA – November 26, 2021: Santa and Mrs. Claus emerge from the Ephrata Bank Building at the annual arrival of Santa in an American small-town and greet the chldren.Ephrata, PA, USA – November 26, 2021: Mrs. Santa Claus at the annual arrival of Santa in an American small-town prepares to greet the children.
Rich and Casey from WIOV were the emcees of the show.
Rich and Casey of WIOVEphrata, PA, USA – November 26, 2021: Maror Ralph Mowen and Cindy Mellinger, organizer of the event, throw the switch to light the official town Christmas tree.Ephrata, PA, USA – November 26, 2021:Music, songs, singing, musicians, and singers were a part of the annual Christmas Tree lighting and arrival of Santa in an American small-town.Ephrata, PA, USA – November 26, 2021: Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and his helpers pose at the annual Christmas Tree lighting in a small-town America.
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