Auburn lights up for the holidays | PHOTOS

Santa arrives, downtown parade attracts a crowd

An Auburn holiday tradition, Santa paraded down Main Street, and families and children enjoyed the sights and sounds of caroling, the Christmas tree lighting and a synchronized light show at City Hall on Saturday.

Prior to the parade, families enjoyed the Holiday Snack & Craft activity at Washington Elementary.

Snow was part of the show in the City Hall Plaza. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Snow was part of the show in the City Hall Plaza. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Kinley Millen, 2, adds some sprinkles to her Christmas cookie during the Holiday Snack Craft activity at Washington Elementary. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Kinley Millen, 2, adds some sprinkles to her Christmas cookie during the Holiday Snack Craft activity at Washington Elementary. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Santa waves to the crowd during the parade down Main Street. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Santa waves to the crowd during the parade down Main Street. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter