- April 18, 2024
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Freddy and Otto Spore pose with Santa and Mrs. Clause. Photo by Alexis Miller
Charlotte and Xavier De La Chapelle make Christmas cookies. Photo by Alexis Miller
Mila and Archer Apicella make Christmas cookies. Photo by Alexis Miller
Carter and Emory Thompson pose with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Photo by Alexis Miller
Caylee Pearce sends her letter to Santa. Photo by Alexis Miller
Mason Sciotto gets his face painted by Doreen Lazzano. Photo by Alexis Miller
Train conductor John Lazzano rides around Rockefeller Gardens. Photo by Alexis Miller
Elsa, the Snow Queen, dances in the street. Photo by Alexis Miller
The Christmas tree in Rockefeller Gardens is lit up. Photo by Alexis Miller
The Moonlight Combo plays during the 44th-annual Christmas Gala. Photo by Alexis Miller
The Moonlight Combo guitarist plays during the 44th-annual Christmas Gala. Photo by Alexis Miller
Joe Mirante sings during the 44th-annual Christmas Gala. Photo by Alexis Miller
Channing Mayab gets his face painted by Doreen Lazzano. Photo by Alexis Miller
Luca and Enzo Ciochetti pose with Santa and Mrs. Clause. Photo by Alexis Miller
Judy Haywood and Wilma Ripple laugh with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Photo by Alexis Miller
Elsa, the Snow Queen, made an appearance during the first night of the gala. Photo by Alexis Miller
The Moonlight Combo's drummer. Photo by: Alexis Miller
The Moonlight Combo. Photo by Alexis Miller
A photo auction took place inside The Casements. Photo by Alexis Miller
The anticipation from the crowd was high as everyone gathered around to watch the Casements' tree be lit up for the holidays for the 44th year in a row.
But before the tree was lit, special guests Elsa the Snow Queen, Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance on the train after The Casements' lights were revealed.
Opening night for The Casements Guild's 44th-annual Christmas Gala, themed "Christmas on the Halifax," featured cookie decorating, face painting, train rides, letters to Santa, crafts, food trucks and an opportunity for a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Moonlight Combo kept everyone in the Christmas spirit all night with festive tunes.
Local vendors were located inside The Casements selling homemade items and gifts, baked goods, trinkets and ornaments. There was also a raffle for various gift baskets and a photo auction upstairs to bid on.
The gala will run through Sunday, Dec. 4.
