WILLIAMS—Williams lit the city Christmas tree to highlight its Mountain Village Holiday. The event kicked off with the annual Parade of Lights leading to the lighting by Mayor John Moore and Santa Clause. While the crowd waited they sipped hot chocolate and cokes handed out free by the Grand Canyon Railway which runs the Polar Express.

Mayor John Moore scans the crowd for Santa after the parade no doubt wondering if he is on the “naughty” list.

The parade this year was one of the best. Lasting almost an hour entries can from Flagstaff and Williams. And there were plenty of fire trucks from Williams, Junipine and the forest service. Churches from Williams also came out to celebrate the birth of the Savior.

Mayor John Moore and Santa countdown to the ceremonial lighting of the tree.

Ivo’s restaurant joins other businesses in Williams in lighting up for Mountain Village Holiday.