Wrangell Chamber of Commerce president John Taylor stokes one of the many burn bins set up on Front Street to keep guests warm on the cold Friday night event.
Santa Claus, who made his annual trip to Wrangell from the North Pole, heard the wishes of good little boys and girls at Wells Fargo bank – and listened to the wishes of many, including 5-year-old Brody Knecht.
Hundreds of Wrangellites turned out for the lighting of the Christmas tree in downtown.
Wrangell High School music director Tasha Morse leads the WHS choir in singing carols for the hundreds of revelers who came downtown to witness the lighting of the Christmas tree. From left: Lorenzo Silva, Morse, Chester Armstrong and Sasha Ashton.
The 2013 Wrangell Christmas tree explodes in a burst of light and fireworks on Friday, Dec. 7 on Front Street.
Mayor McConachie’s 2012 Christmas poem
By Don McConachie
Mayor of Wrangell
Another December for old Wrangell Town
A special Season and a brand new downtown
We all come together on this special night
Excitement abounds for Christmas tree light
We must do our shopping while bargains are here
Something for everyone on the list it appears
Have fun on this evening Good Tidings’ year thru
May the peace of the season be always with you
The blessings of Christmas enter each of our hearts
May the love and the happiness never depart
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