Light Up Mars breaks out the holiday spirit
Girl Scout Troop 28033 sing Christmas carols during the Mars Light Mars event Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle 11/25/2023
Mars Borough kicked off the holiday season Saturday, Nov. 25, with Light Up Mars.
Santa and Mrs. Claus made their borough debut at 4 p.m., alongside a holiday market featuring more than 40 food, drink and artisan vendors on Pittsburgh Street.
Carriage rides around town were organized by Misty Lane Farms Performance Horses, and Girl Scouts Troop 28033 cheered the frosty afternoon air with caroling.
At dusk, organizers set the wintry scene with a tree lighting, sponsored by Stick City Brewing Company.
Festivities concluded with the borough’s holiday parade down Grand Avenue.
Santa and Mrs Claus pose for pictures during the Light Up Mars event Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 (Left to right; Benen Pears, Quinn Pears, Lena Pears). Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle 11/25/2023
Benjamin Barbiaux posed with Santa and Mrs Claus as he shared what he wants for Christmas during the Light Up Mars event Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle 11/25/2023
Food trucks lined the streets and patrons came out to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at the Light Up Mars event Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle 11/25/2023
Santa and Mrs Claus pose for pictures during the Mars Light Up Mars event Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Ralph LoVuolo/Special to the Eagle 11/25/2023
