Photos: Festival of Lights

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS — Three Lakes kicked off the holiday season by hosting its 30th annual Festival of Lights at Cy Williams Park Nov. 28. Three Lakes Visitors Bureau provided complimentary chili, hot chocolate, cookies and holiday music to keep attendees in the season feels. Commemorative memorabilia such as mugs and sweatshirts were also available to buy. This special festival wasn't complete without Santa arriving in style. Santa stuck around to hear all the children's Christmas wishes from 5-7 pm. A community countdown took place for the annual tree lighting. For those waiting so patiently for Santa, some took advantage of a sleigh ride around town hosted by Haven Pines. Others checked out the Three Lakes Trails grooming equipment. Here, the Klotz family captures their new baby’s first Christmas with Santa. —Photos By Rachel Wood