'It's a great place to live': Ralston holds annual 'Holiday Magic' event
On Sunday, there was a little 'holiday magic' in the air over Ralston. For more than two decades the city's hosted the annual tradition on independence square.
On Sunday, there was a little 'holiday magic' in the air over Ralston. For more than two decades the city's hosted the annual tradition on independence square.
On Sunday, there was a little 'holiday magic' in the air over Ralston. For more than two decades the city's hosted the annual tradition on independence square.
On Sunday, there was a little "holiday magic" in the air over Ralston.
For more than two decades, the city has hosted the annual tradition of independence square.
Kids lined the streets in Ralston hoping to get a first glace at a jolly old soul.
As Santa rode in a firetruck with the mayor.
"We drove around town for an hour before we got here. And the kids just come out just beaming, you know, smiling. And that's what it's all about," said Mayor Don Groesser.
It kicked off a night of annual festivities starting with the tree lighting.
Groesser says they continue the event year after year because of all of the joy it brings.
"It's just an important function of our city," said Groesser.
The kids got the opportunity to take pictures with Santa and tell him their wish list.
KETV NewsWatch 7 asked some of the kids what their favorite part of the holiday is.
"Presents, and that I get to celebrate with my family," said one kid.
"Opening presents, gifts and family time," said another.
Families also got to take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
Liz Larson has been living in the area for 10 years. She says this is the kind of thing that keeps them coming back every year.
"It's one of the things that we like the most about living in Ralston is all that community activities," said Larson.
And Groesser says that's what they hope for.
"Ralston is a really nice little small community, and it's a great place to live," said Groesser.