With the flick of a switch (or two), Village employees illuminated more than 15,000 bulbs for the 22nd Annual Lite up the Village celebration in Shepard Park Saturday evening. Thousands attended the Lake George holiday lighting festivities, which included a sing-along led by Bobby Dick and Susie Q, fireworks, and a parade of fire trucks and floats decorated with holiday lights.
New for this year, the Village held an Ugly Sweater Contest. Contestants, 21 in number, came from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York’s Capital District and the Lake George area. Kim Kendrick of Latham, New York took first place and was awarded a $250 prize.
The Lake George holiday lights will stay lit throughout the Village during the holiday season. The colorful displays in Shepard Park will remain through February for the Lake George Winter Carnival.
Children sing along with Bobby Dick & Susie Q. 
Children sing along with Bobby Dick & Susie Q. 
Thousands fill the park for Lite up the Village celebrations. 
Children sing along with Bobby Dick & Susie Q. 
Children sing along with Bobby Dick & Susie Q. 
Mayor Robert Blais 
Children sing along with Bobby Dick & Susie Q. 
Contestants line up for the Ugly Sweater Contest. 
Mayor Blais interviews Ugly Sweater Contestants. 
Winner Kim Kendrick stands with runner-ups. 
Ugly Sweater contestant with his dog Pickles. 
Village Mayor Bob Blais awards Kim Kendrick of Latham a $250 gift card for taking 1st prize in the Ugly Sweater Contest. 
Lake George holiday lights in Shepard Park. 
Lake George holiday lights in Shepard Park. 
Lake George decorated fire truck. 
Santa and Mrs. Claus are escorted down Canada Street. 
Illuminated fire truck parade travels down Canada Street. 
Illuminated fire truck parade travels down Canada Street. 
Illuminated fire truck parade travels down Canada Street. 
Illuminated fire truck parade travels down Canada Street. 
Illuminated fire truck parade travels down Canada Street. 
Illuminated fire truck parade travels down Canada Street. 
Illuminated fire truck parade travels down Canada Street. 
Illuminated fire truck parade travels down Canada Street. 
Illuminated fire truck parade travels down Canada Street.
What a lovely/jolly event! I love the photos.
Gillian,
You so completely capture the feeling and texture and look of the event! You work is wonderful!
We had such a great time at this event! I won the ugly sweater contest … thank you so much for the generous award and the fun! Mayor Blais and the musicians were fantastic. We’ll be back next year to enjoy again!