West Hartford Welcomes the Holiday Season with Festive Stroll
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West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
Thousands of people visited West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square on Thursday, Dec. 5 during the 37th annual Holiday Stroll.
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
By Ronni Newton
A bit of snow on the ground and a chill in the air set the perfect festive and wintery tone for West Hartford’s 37th annual Holiday Stroll, held Thursday night in Blue Back Square and the Center.
Dancers from Fisher Ballet provided a prelude to the appearance of Santa, who along with Mrs. Claus and some elves arrived in Blue Back Square just after 5 p.m. in a shiny red convertible. After a greeting from emcee Adam Rivers of Kiss 95.7, Santa waved his magic snowflake wand to light the tree in the courtyard before visiting with wide-eyed children.
“Another” Santa was transported to Relax the Back by the West Hartford Fire Department where he posed for photos and heard Christmas wishes.
Magical New England winter spirit filled West Hartford as thousands strolled along sidewalks past brightly-decorated windows, listened to carolers and watched dancers and other live performances on three stages, and enjoyed hot cocoa and other heart-warming treats. The West Hartford Police Department was also collecting toys and donations for those in need.
First Church West Hartford once again held the Festival of Trees, raising money for charity. The Festival of Trees will also be open to the public on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Holiday cheer could be found from one end of West Hartford Center to the other and throughout Blue Back Square as the local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce hosted the free – and very successful – annual event as a thank you to the community.
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Ronni Newton
West Hartford Holiday Stroll, Festival of Trees. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Amy Melvin
West Hartford Holiday Stroll, Festival of Trees. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Amy Melvin
West Hartford Holiday Stroll, Festival of Trees. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Amy Melvin
West Hartford Holiday Stroll, Festival of Trees. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Amy Melvin
West Hartford Holiday Stroll, Festival of Trees. Dec. 5, 2024, Photo credit: Amy Melvin
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