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Let the holidays begin!

Photos by Doug Hise

Correspondent

Santa Claus greets the crowd in Downtown Fremont after arriving by golf cart as he gets ready to visit with children and hear their holiday dreams at Santa's House. Friday's activities marked the official start of Downtown Fremont's holiday season.

FREMONT - The holiday season kicked off in Downtown Fremont last weekend with Santa Claus' arrival, the opening of Santa's House, and a community tree lighting event on Friday. This year's holiday theme for celebrations in Downtown Fremont is "Home Sweet Home, Christmas 2022."

On Saturday, the holiday festivities included Breakfast with Buddy, with kids sharing a meal with their favorite elf, and Small Business Saturday that promoted shopping at local businesses. A Candy Cane Lane Scavenger Hunt also was held.

Fremont's Community Holiday Tree Lighting was held downtown Friday, marking the start of the city's holiday festivities.

This coming Saturday there will be a Holiday Sip & Shop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. downtown, and the Holiday Parade steps off at 6 p.m.

Santa's House is open for the season from 5-7 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 16 and 1-3 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 17.

For more information, go to downtownfremontohio.org or call 419-332-8696.

Santa Claus listens to a child's Christmas wishes in the Downtown Fremont Santa's House following the Community Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony Friday night.