Tree Lighting Ceremony FD

The 'Dodger Singers' from Fort Dodge Senior High were at the Tree Lighting Ceremony downtown. The group sang carols in the lobby of the Wakonsa after Santa's arrival.

Julaine, Brian, and Cayci Bidleman at the Tree Lighting Ceremony waiting for Santa's arrival.

Joshua Carlisle and Gab Crandall with little Scooter braved the cold to attend the Tree Lighting Ceremony to welcome Santa.

Greg Lombard, Sara Sankey holding Mason, and Karen Lombard holding Gavin, braved the cold to welcome Santa to Fort Dodge at the Tree Lighting Ceremony downtown.

The Bocken family attended the Tree Lighting Ceremony to welcome Santa.

Lynn and Rylie Goraczkowski attended the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Santa arrived via the Fort Dodge Fire Department truck.

Mayor Matt Bemrich and Santa and Mrs. Claus light the tree at the downtown plaza in Fort Dodge.

Ann and Chris Knobbe, and little Thomas, wait in line to visit Santa at the Wakonsa building.

Chris Knobbe holds Thomas up over the crowd in line to visit Santa.

Rae Lynn, Erik, and Donn Larson wait in line to visit Santa at the Wakonsa building after the Tree Lighting Ceremony downtown.

Members of the 'Dodger Singers' sang carols to those in attendance at the Wakonsa building.

Bill Slagle with his grandaughter, Kirstyn Garretson after the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The Wakonsa building in downtown Fort Dodge was beautifully decorated to welcome the crowd visiting Santa.

Arianna and Hunter Emch wait in line for a treat before going to visit Santa in the next room.

Cindy Mulroney points the way toward Santa as Nancy Nevins is on hand selling Fort Dodge Christmas bulbs, cards, and cookbooks. The items can also be purchased at the Chamber and some businesses downtown.

Children young and old enjoyed the warmth of in the lobby of the Wakonsa building and the beautiful carols provided by the two high school choirs.

Members of the St. Edmond's choir sang carols to those in attendance at the Wakonsa building.

A warm retreat on a very cold night.