Westchester Square Becomes
A Winter Wonderland
In the spirit of the holidays, the Westchester Square Business Improvement District and Councilman Mark Gjonaj co-hosted the
sixth annual Westchester Square Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 7 at Owen Dolen Park which featured a Christmas tree
lighting ceremony and surprise visit from Santa Claus. Adding to the merriment were the Yuletide Carolers who gave a rousing
performance of classic Christmas carols as eager guests sang together well into the night. Santa, Christmas carolers, Wes,
elected offi cials, community and law enforcement leaders and local youth celebrated the Yuletide season together.
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Despite the bitter cold, Santa’s elves provided gifts
with warm smiles. Photo courtesy of WSBID
Jolly Old Saint Nick met and wished local Community
Affairs police offi cers a happy and safe holiday season.
Photo courtesy of WSBID
WSBID’s mascot Wes lent a helping hand in
decorating the Christmas tree.
Photo courtesy of WSBID
Father Christmas met with
children of all ages during
the festivities.
Photo courtesy of WSBID