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The Holly Jolly Trolley made its way up and down Main Street on Nov. 25 as part of Shawano’s Shop Small Saturday celebration. The trolley made several stops along the street, operating from mid-morning to the evening. Festivities then moved to Franklin Park.
About 100 trees are decorated for the holiday season at Franklin Park and the Naberhood Plaza. Businesses and nonprofit organizations sponsor and decorate the trees.
Tami Moe, left, and her mother, Roxanna Omernik, enjoy a quick conversation and cup of coffee as they take a break from their holiday shopping and ponder their next adventure Nov. 25 in downtown Shawano.
Shawano’s official Christmas tree was lit Nov. 25 at Franklin Park. The tree lighting culminated the city’s Shop Small Saturday, Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting events, all held downtown. Hundreds of people, young and old, viewed the lighted display at the park and participated in the other activities held to kick off the Christmas season.
Suzette Hackl of Thornberry Cottage and The Gourmet Cafe was out front Nov. 25, selling coffee, hot chocolate and sandwiches to shoppers as they strolled by and participated in downtown Shawano’s kickoff to the holiday season.
Among the many decorated trees from the Naberhood Plaza to Franklin Park is one by the city of Shawano.
People slowly make their way around Franklin Park on Nov. 25 as they take in the 100 or so decorated trees that will light up the night throughout the holiday season.
Maggie Pravehek and Dancer, left, and Vanessa Van Pay and Vixen were part of the fun Nov. 25 at Franklin Park. Part of Santa’s Crew LLC of Luxemburg, the live reindeer display participates in several holiday activities across northeastern Wisconsin.
Horse-drawn wagon rides added to the holiday atmosphere of Shawano’s Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on Nov. 25 at Franklin Park.
A Merry Christmas lighted display greets visitors to Franklin Park. On Nov. 25, the park was the site for the official tree lighting, visits with Santa, decorated trees, reindeer, coffee and hot chocolate, and roaring fires for marshmallows.
Lydia Slatky sits on Santa’s lap and tells him what she wants for Christmas prior to the tree lighting ceremony at Franklin Park on Nov. 25.
More than 100 businesses and nonprofit organizations sponsored and decorated trees at Franklin Park this year. When the event began six years ago, there were only about three dozen sponsors and trees.
Photos by Kevin Passon • Editor-in-chief
