Townsend Strolls into Christmas Spirit
Author: Eliza McLaughlin - Staff Reporter
Townsend Strolls into Christmas Spirit Eliza McLaughlin - Staff Reporter Residents of Broadwater County gathered together on Main Street to share in the Christmas spirit while partaking in what local businesses had to offer.
At Reading Leaves, the STOKE program hosted an edible creations competition, while LaDawn Whiteside sold jars of homemade jam. Across the street, Lolo Pogi displayed its winter fashions with a glowing reindeer display.
The Bird's Nest was constantly full with lines stretching out the door at times. J. Steele Realty was host to several other artists, selling candles, fishing lures, aprons, crocheted items, cutting boards, custom hats and paintings that help stop human trafficking.
But, the highlight of the evening, was the Parade of Lights.
At the front, Rocky Mountain Rough Hands 4-H Club had Broadwater County's 4-H's rendition of the polar express as it chugged down the street, with Santa's sleigh in tow. Many more joined the parade including an elf, a horse dressed as a reindeer, and shepherds kneeling in a manger.
"Ho, ho, ho!"
And there he was, the man of the hour. Mr. and Mrs. Clause, riding in their sleigh drawn by CarQuest Auto Parts.
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Image 1 Caption: Mr. and Mrs. Clause wave as they participate in the Christmas Stroll.
Image 2 Caption: An elf waves from a float in the Parade of Lights.
Image 3 Caption: Paige Newton-Herren, Stephanie Newton, Teddy Newton-McClore and Taylor Herren celebrate at the Christmas Stroll decked out in holiday lights.
Image 4 Caption: Tiffany Simpson, of CarQuest, walks down Main Street decked in a sweater made of tinsel holly and Christmas lights.
Image 5 Caption: Rocky Mountain Rough Hands 4H Club float
