Christmas arrives in Mt. Morris with plenty of lights

Four-year-old Mia Flaharty sits on Santa's lap during Christmas in the Village. The Mt. Morris Library donated books for Santa to hand out to kids during the event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

MT. MORRIS – Christmas In The Village arrived in Mt. Morris on Saturday with a full day of events.

A pancake breakfast with Santa at the Mt. Morris Senior Center started the day followed by a Christmas Market at Pinecrest Grove Community Center.

At 5 p.m. a lighted parade lit up the downtown with several vehicles taking part followed by the Mt. Morris Campus Square being lit.

Toys For Tots also collected donations.

Lighting on the campus and the trees on the bandshell will be available for viewing through Jan. 6, 2024.

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