Photos: A magical holiday on the Island Park Village Green

Posted Friday, December 20, 2024 11:58 am

Nine-year-old Franco Stamille lit up with holiday cheer as residents gathered for the Winter Wonderland celebration complete with a tree lighting and nativity blessing.

Tim Baker

The Island Park community welcomed the holidays with open arms.

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Residents like six-year-old Sasha Santa enjoyed ice-skating, festive inflatables, and hot cocoa during Island Park’s Winter Wonderland event.

Tim Baker

Residents like six-year-old Sasha Santa enjoyed ice-skating, festive inflatables, and hot cocoa during Island Park’s Winter Wonderland event.

Two and four-year old sisters Bridget and Charlotte Cullinan decorated a Santa hat.

Santa Claus made a special appearance at Island Park’s Winter Wonderland, spreading joy to children like five-year-old MiKaela Ragnauth.

Tim Baker

By Kepherd Daniel

The Winter Wonderland celebration brought the Island Park community together, kicking off the holiday season with warmth, generosity, and festive fun.

The Village transformed into a festive Winter Wonderland on Dec. 13 at the Village Green, located at the corner of Long Beach and Warwick Roads. Families and community members gathered to enjoy a magical evening of holiday cheer, highlighted by a tree lighting and nativity blessing.

Attendees skated on the ice rink, explored inflatable attractions, and warmed up with hot cocoa as holiday music filled the air. Children were thrilled by a special visit from Santa Claus, adding to the excitement and joy of the evening.

The event also featured a charitable initiative as the American Legion Post 1029 collected Toys for Tots, helping spread holiday spirit to those in need.

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