In Photos: Medford lights the night
Families and friends of all ages cheered the season Saturday night in Medford when the city Christmas tree at Pear Blossom Park was illuminated during the annual Winter Lights Festival.
Kids hunted for candy canes and took part in a coloring contest, families lined up for photos with Santa, and the sounds of live performances filled the air — culminating in a fireworks show to celebrate the lighting of the tree and the arrival of everyone’s favorite holiday season.
Photo by Denise Baratta. Medford residents Scott Clauson and Melissa Ghiglieri watch fireworks over the Winter Lights Festival Saturday in Medford.
Photo by Denise Baratta. Carly Moroni of Medford dances through a crowd gathered for the tree-lighting portion of the Winter Lights Festival Saturday in Medford.
Photo by Denise Baratta. Young students from Discovery Preschool entertain on the main stage during Saturday's Winter Lights Festival in Medford.
Photo by Denise Baratta. People photograph themselves in front of the Christmas trees lit Saturday night during Medford's Winter Lights Festival.
Photo by Denise Baratta. Reese Hartley, 5, of Medford, selects a light-up candy cane being offered for free to attendees of Saturday's Winter Lights Festival in Medford.
Photo by Denise Baratta. Youngs spectators get a lofted view above the crowd for the tree lighting during Medford's Winter Lights Festival.
Photo by Denise Baratta. South Medford High School band members play Christmas songs during Saturday's Winter Lights Festival.
Photo by Denise Baratta. Santa pays a visit for photos and Christmas wishes from children during the Winter Lights Festival in Medford.
Photo by Denise Baratta. Members of the South Medford High School band march adjacent to Pear Blossom Park for Saturday's Winter Lights Festival in Medford.
Photo by Denise Baratta. Dressed as candy canes, Medford residents Alison and Kyle Baker, along with their children Gwen, 5, left, and Pearl, 3, pose with Once Upon A Song Princesses during the Medford Winter Lights Festival.
Photo by Denise Baratta. Santa takes the stage at Pear Blossom Park to greet a crowd gathered for the tree lighting Saturday in Medford.
Photo by Denise Baratta. The Grinch poses for photos during Saturday's Winter Lights festival in Medford.