The Waterbury LaSalle Community Association sponsored its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 2 at Schneider Sampson Park. The Yuletide extravaganza featured a surprise visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, gifts, hot chocolate and cookies for all.
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Mrs. Claus and her elves made a special trip to assist in the Yuletide festivities.
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Karim Martin and her daughter Jocelyn enjoyed spending quality time with Mrs. Claus.
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(l-r) Nicholas, Joanne and Joseph Murphy showed their appreciation for Santa stopping by their neighborhood.
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(l-r) Kevin Daloia, Transportation Alternatives Bronx Volunteer Committee co-chairman; Councilman Mark Gjonaj; Mary Jane Musano, Waterbury LaSalle Community Association president with her husband James and locals celebrated the beginning of the holiday season.
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Lehman High School students and their advisor Anthony Cerini (r) volunteered their time as Santa’s Helpers distributing presents to local children.
Photo by Fernando Justiniano