Lamar holds Christmas on Main Street and Parade
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Vendors lined Main Street in Lamar on Saturday, December 3rd. Officially marking the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, they offered goods from jewelry, clothing, arts & crafts, as well as a large variety of delicious food. PHOTOS BY STEPHAN DREW
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Crowds lined both sides of Main Street in Lamar, awaiting the Christmas Parade.
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There was also an “official” mailbox on Main Street, to make sure Santa gets every single letter.
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Erwin’s Auto and Towing sported 2 larger-than-life figures of Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus.
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Mrs. Claus arrived with Santa beside her in a carriage loaded down with gifts.
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The Lamar Christmas tree was illuminated at sundown.