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Kingston’s snowflake festival (photos)

by Phyllis McCabe
December 4, 2023
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Santa and Mrs. Claus arrives on an antique fire truck. (Photos by Phyllis McCabe)

Rain didn’t dampen the fun and excitement of the enchanting Snowflake Festival held in the uptown historic Stockade District of Kingston on Friday, December 1. The event, sponsored by numerous local businesses, marked the commencement of the festive holiday season.

 There was an array of holiday-themed performances, exhibitions, entertainment and open stores offering holiday treats and hot beverages to visitors. Every child received a sparkling red light to usher in Santa and Mrs. Claus as they arrived on an antique fire truck decked out in holiday lights to light the uptown holiday tree and then meet with children of all ages at the Senate House Barn.  Dozens of shiny new bicycles were raffled off at Peace Park and each winner received a safety helmet and a lock.

There were Victorian carolers, dancers, fiddlers, horse-drawn carriage rides, a fire torch juggler, ice sculptures and much more. New this year were an aerialist, four fairytale princesses and a NY PhotoBus to capture family memories.

Dancers from the Diamond Dance Company of Woodstock perform on Wall Street.
Snowflake lights on Wall Street.
Emilylou Terpening, age 11 of Kerhonkson, as the Grinch, and her sister, Katelynlou, age 9.
Visitors enjoying a horse-drawn sleigh ride.
Red Belgium horses Reuben and Bling on Fair Street.
Santa gives a thumb’s up after the tree is lit.
Celine Pimentel, age 5 of Port Ewen, with princesses Ariel and Belle.
The Shinbone Alley Stilt Band performs.
Meredith Puffer of Rosendale gets a kiss from her boyfriend Artie Grillo of Hurley in Dominick’s window on North Front Street during the festivities.
Eight month old Amiyah Rodriguez is anxious to see Santa while her mother, Miranda Cruz of Kingston, holds her.
The aerialist over the crowd on North Front Street.
Rage’s window is all dressed up for Christmas.
Ione Harlan, age 8 of Woodstock, looks out from behind an ice sculpture.
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Phyllis McCabe

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