Poway’s Christmas in the Park kicks off the holidays
by Pomerado News
Poway’s annual Christmas in the Park on Dec.12 and 13 featured caroling, live music, visits with Santa, free children’s crafts and model train displays.
Guests at the event at Old Poway Park could also purchase holiday treats, do some Christmas shopping at the craft boutique and ride the Poway Midland Railroad. Santa made his entry to the event from the train.
The tree lighting ceremony was held Dec. 12.
Santa waves from the Poway Midland passenger car as it passes the Nelson House. The train ran through the night after Santa’s arrival, carrying families around the 1-mile perimeter of Old Poway Park. (Criselda Yee)
The relocation of the Poway Christmas tree from the porch of Templars Hall to its new location next to the fountain allows people to gather around it on all sides. The lit-up tree can still capture the attention and imagination of young children (bottom left of the tree). (Criselda Yee)
Steve and Pam Ness in front of the Poway Christmas tree. (Criselda Yee)
The Poway Midland Locomotive rounds the bend with Santa and Mrs. Claus on board. (Criselda Yee)
From left, Conor, April and Lucia Cash-Roether exude the story of “Rudolph,” dressed as a mama doe and her two fawns (with a red nose). (Criselda Yee)
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Santa waves from the Poway Midland passenger car as it passes the Nelson House. The train ran through the night after Santa’s arrival, carrying families around the 1-mile perimeter of Old Poway Park. (Criselda Yee)
Hundreds of people line the boardwalks next to the train tracks and leading to Templars Hall to catch a view of Santa arriving on the train. (Criselda Yee)
The San Diego Children’s Choir performing in the gazebo. (Criselda Yee))
From left, Ching-Yun Li, Santa holding Kylie, and Calvin Hsu. (Criselda Yee)
Santa waves from the Poway Midland passenger car as it passes the Nelson House. The train ran through the night after Santa’s arrival, carrying families around the 1-mile perimeter of Old Poway Park. (Criselda Yee)
The Tierra Bonita Elementary School Chorus performed in the Gazebo as well as on the steps of Templars Hall before the tree lighting ceremony. (Criselda Yee)
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Hundreds of people line the boardwalks next to the train tracks and leading to Templars Hall to catch a view of Santa arriving on the train. (Criselda Yee)
An ensemble of the Poway Community Band performed Christmas tunes as the Poway train circled the park. From left, Lou Diaz, Bryce Cordill, Tom Haley, and Glen Luena. (Criselda Yee)
San Diego acoustic duo, “The Heart” (Dale Peters and Cindy Peters) perform in the gazebo. (Criselda Yee)
The Poway Valley Garden Club sold handmade holiday wreaths, dish gardens, and succulent-decorated logs (for mantles). From left, Pat Henry, Katherine Henson, Fanzia Mohammad (PVGC Co-President), Debbie Brennan, and Donna Payton. (Criselda Yee)
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An ensemble of the Poway Community Band performed Christmas tunes as the Poway train circled the park. From left, Lou Diaz, Bryce Cordill, Tom Haley, and Glen Luena. (Criselda Yee)
From left, grandfather Peter Bauer, Santa holding Walter (Wally) Steineke, Blake Steinecke, Amanda Steinecke and Kimberlee Bauer. (Criselda Yee)
Hundreds of people were gathered throughout the Old Poway Park plaza to watch the tree lighting ceremony. (Criselda Yee)
Santa’s sleigh provided one of the many picturesque photo spots during Christmas in the Park. From left, Darryl Obdianela, Lara Obdianela, Dominic Obdianela, Steffany Castaneda and Gregory Castaneda. (Criselda Yee)
Santa begins his walk from the Old Poway Park Train Depot to Templars Hall, greeting folks young and old along the way. (Criselda Yee)
Hundreds of people were gathered throughout the Old Poway Park plaza to watch the tree lighting ceremony. (Criselda Yee)
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From left, grandfather Peter Bauer, Santa holding Walter (Wally) Steineke, Blake Steinecke, Amanda Steinecke and Kimberlee Bauer. (Criselda Yee)
