At estimated 7,000 celebrants attended in downtown Aurora Friday, Nov. 19 at the annual Winter Lights Celebration.
The holiday season started in grand style in the State’s second-largest city, with Winter Lights , which included a parade surrounded by colorful lights and sing-along with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Then, mayor Richard Irvin was joined by Little Mr. and Miss Aurora to flip the switch and light the Christmas tree.
The crowd gathered for group line-dancing prior to the fireworks extravaganza which lighted the night skyline with the sounds of oohs and ahhs and cheers from those in attendance. The celebration concluded with free photos with Santa, shopping in downtown stores, and sampling of foods from several food trucks.
— City of Aurora government