Danbury Steps Back In Time As It Lights Up The Downtown

DANBURY, Conn. – From afar, Main Street in Danbury looks like a scene from a classic Christmas past, with lights wrapped around lampposts and strung above the road.

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, top right, visits Santa, Mrs. Claus and an elf with a young fan at the tree lighting event at the library.
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The lights across Main Street in Danbury are the same design used decades ago.
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It's an old-fashioned Christmas in Danbury as the downtown trees are lit.
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The tree-lighting ceremony at the Danbury Library is a festive event for all.
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A group of young fans visits Santa at the Danbury Library.
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Main Street lights
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A collection of Christmas tree brightens the plaza in front of the Danbury Library.
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A young fan visits Santa at the Danbury Library.
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The Danbury Library is lit up for the holidays.
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Kids enjoy the bright lights and the souvenirs at the tree lighting at the Danbury Library.
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by Nicole Kasseris

12/07/2015 5:00 a.m.

The bright lights were turned on in downtown Danbury in a Saturday evening event. The event was centered at the Danbury Library. The sound of a blaring fire truck horn could be heard as it delivered Santa to the library along with Mrs. Claus and an Elf to meet with waiting kids as well as Mayor Mark Boughton.

The lights across Main Street — in the shape of a star with rows draped along the sides — are new this year. They are designed to resemble the decorations used in Danbury in the 1950s.

The crowd was entertained by Christmas Carols sung by students in the children's choirs from St. Joseph's Church and St. Peter’s Church.

After the caroling, kids shared their Christmas wishes with Santa and collected a candy cane from Mrs. Claus.

The event ended on a relaxing note, with Christmas music playing and families strolling on the warm evening for a fun night of Christmas spirit.

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