Starting the night was Santa Claus making his trip around Kipling waving to everyone and getting everyone in the holiday spirit. Kids and parents alike waited patiently to see Santa make his way around to their block.
Bags of groceries for the Food Bank were being dropped off steadily throughout the evening at the Town Hall while the judging was being tallied on the Christmas displays of lights.
Due to the changing public health orders, the town was unable to provide hot chocolate as was first advertised, so donations were being dropped off without the opportunity to stick around for a visit and have that drink to warm the belly.