Lakemont Christmas in July
Those celebrations took place today in Blair County at Altoona’s Lakemont Park.
Christmas was in the air this afternoon long before any snow is in the forecast.
That icon from the North Pole was dressed in his finest summer attire, giving paddleboat rides at Lakemont Park Sunday.
Lakemont Park General Manager Melanie Shildt says the inspiration for this Christmas in July came from the upcoming anniversary of their signature event.
“This year, we are celebrating our 25th anniversary of Holiday Lights on the Lake, so we thought, why not bring Christmas in July, and bring Santa a little bit early?”
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wfrank@altoonamirror.com Local amusement parks, including DelGrossoâs Park, are planning on opening for business this summer with special efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Mirror file photo Local amusement parks, including Lakemont Park, are planning on opening for business this summer with special efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Mirror file photo Park-goers ride the lazy river at DelGrossoâs Parkâs Laguna Splash. The park, closed for the entirety of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans to open for the summer season with special health and safety measures in place.
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Local amusement parks, including Lakemont Park, are planning on opening for business this summer with special efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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Minions adorn a manger scene by the Bedford CTC FFA club at the second annual Holiday Nights of Lights, a grassroots, community-based drive-thru light display at the Bedford County Fairgrounds. Businesses, schools, churches and families have created displays as part of the socially distant celebration of the season. Mirror photo by Holly Claycomb
Whether it’s a walk through the neighborhood or a drive through one of the region’s sponsored holiday light displays, viewing outdoor lighting displays is a holiday tradition undeterred by COVID-19.
Displays in Bedford and Altoona are reporting increased business, most likely because the coronavirus is preventing people from doing so many other activities.