Santa arrives on a firetruck for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Sparta municipal building. (Photo by Dave Smith)
The Sparta High School Band Ensemble performs at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Sparta municipal building. (Photos by Dave Smith)
Children mail letters to Santa.
The Gentile family, winner of the 2023 home decorating contest, push a control to light the Christmas tree.
The Guarnari sisters pose with Santa.
Anthony Zummo, 4, and Amalia Zummo, 6, with toys from Santa.
Bobby Dunn with Caleb, 7, and Quinn, 1.
Piper McCarrick, a student at Elisa Girlando Studios, sings.
Another singer performs.
Another singer performs.
Ice sculptor Peter Slavin of Ice Sculpture Philly.
Parks & Recreation director Jeanne Montemarano thanks people who helped with the event. At right is Mayor Neill Clark.
Deputy Mayor Dean Blumetti, left, and Councilman Dan Chiariello.
The tree is lit in front of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248 on Main Street.
Sienna Columbo and Paul Hinkle.
Sparta Ambulance Squad members pose with Santa.
Employees of the Sparta Parks & Recreation Department pose with Santa.
Sparta High School volunteers pose with Santa.
Children write letters to Santa before the tree lighting.