Aurora Winter Lights’ annual celebration the Friday prior to Thanksgiving Day is a full signal that the Christmas holiday season is under way. Mayor Richard Irvin, with the assistance of Little Mr. Aurora and Miss Aurora, flip the switch to turn on the Christmas tree lights. Jason Crane/The Voice
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus pose for photos following the tree-lighting ceremony in downtown Aurora. The evening was complete with a parade and fireworks. Jason Crane/The Voice
The Aurora parade, similar to parades in many communities, includes vehicles, floats, and those walking. The lighted truck, above, is a tradition in the Aurora parade. The recently-added fireworks helps to complete the evening celebration. The chilly evening in the low 30s excluded precipitation with little wind, which allowed for a snug, cozy, approach to the evening. Jason Crane/The Voice
The large crowd estimated at 7,000 in attendance for the Aurora Winter Lights Friday, Nov. 19 reflects a wide variety of scenes. Family members, with children, view three French Bulldogs on the sidewalk on Downer Place near the tree-lighting ceremony. The woman holding the leash brought the dogs downtown for the Aurora Winter Lights. The well-behaved French Bulldogs are named, Winston, Wallace, Walter. Jason Crane/The Voice
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on a float on Downer Place during the parade. Jason Crane/The Voice
