From top, Ace Hardware employee Cheska Galera and Viking Marine employee Brent Mapili decorate a lamppost on First Street despite howling winds. (Dec. 9, 2021) Photo by Zachary Snowdon Smith/for The Cordova Times Santa Claus converses with children on First Street. (Dec. 10, 2021) Photo by Zachary Snowdon Smith/for The Cordova Times Carolers entertain the public at The Cordova Center. (Dec. 10, 2021) Photo by Zachary Snowdon Smith/for The Cordova Times Santa Claus, escorted by members of the Cordova Volunteer Fire Department, greets children on First Street. (Dec. 10, 2021) Photo by Zachary Snowdon Smith/for The Cordova Times Children cavort in front of Cordova’s “Big Tree,” which was illuminated for the holiday season. (Dec. 10, 2021) Photo by Zachary Snowdon Smith/for The Cordova Times Jenny Nakao of Nakao Ceramics shows off a handmade oil cruet shaped like a snail. (Dec. 10, 2021) Photo by Zachary Snowdon Smith/for The Cordova Times Sue Ervin, owner of Sue’s Knives & More, displays a variety of musical instruments for sale. (Dec. 10, 2021) Photo by Zachary Snowdon Smith/for The Cordova Times Marcela Wagner of Backyard Quilting displays a variety of quilted items. (Dec. 10, 2021) Photo by Zachary Snowdon Smith/for The Cordova Times Children and parents enjoy a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus in front of The Cordova Center. (Dec. 10, 2021) Photo by Zachary Snowdon Smith/for The Cordova Times
Cordova’s Hometown Holiday Kick-off on Friday, Dec. 10, was energetic and well attended despite cold temperatures and stormy weather in the days leading up to the event.
Festivities began with carols in front of the Cordova Center. Santa was escorted down Main Street by Cordova Volunteer Fire Department to hear gift requests from kids. Cheers and applause erupted as the city Christmas tree was lit. Afterward, crowds packed into the Cordova Center to shop the annual holiday bazaar. Businesses participating said they were happy to see crowds come shop locally.
The Hometown Holiday Kick-off is organized by the Cordova Chamber of Commerce.
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