Annie Grace Carpenter, center, flanked by North Augusta Mayor Britton Williams, left, throws the switch to light the North Augusta Christmas Tree and kick off the Christmas season at Lookaway Hall in North Augusta on Nov. 28, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
In pictures: North Augusta 2023 tree lighting and Cocoa and Cookie Crawl
November 28, 2023·Mike Adams·Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta 2023 tree lighting and Cocoa and Cookie Crawl
NORTH AUGUSTA — With the help of Annie Grace Carpenter, North Augusta Mayor Britton Williams threw the switch to light the North Augusta Christmas Tree and kick off the Christmas season at Lookaway Hall in North Augusta.
The event featured holiday music by local middle school bands.
After the lighting, area businesses participated in the Cocoa and Cookie Crawl.
The annual Cocoa and Cookie Crawl and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held in North Augusta on Nov. 28, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Area middle school bands from North Augusta Middle, Paul Knox and Highland Springs come together to play Christmas tunes at the North Augusta Cocoa and Cookie Crawl at Lookaway Hall in North Augusta on Nov. 28, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Area middle school bands from North Augusta Middle, Paul Knox and Highland Springs come together to play Christmas tunes at the North Augusta Cocoa and Cookie Crawl at Lookaway Hall in North Augusta on Nov. 28, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Click on advertisement for more information.The Grinch tries to make a friend at the North Augusta Cocoa and Cookie Crawl in North Augusta on Nov. 28, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. A decorated van draws attention at the North Augusta Cocoa and Cookie Crawl in North Augusta on Nov. 28, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News. Kids get the picture made with Santa while making Christmas ornaments at the North Augusta Cocoa and Cookie Crawl in North Augusta on Nov. 28, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
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