Crowd Turns Out for City Holiday Celebration

Even though it’s still technically November, Medford residents got into the holiday spirit on Wednesday afternoon for the city’s annual holiday celebration.

The free event featured music, food trucks, ice sculptures, kids’ activities, pony rides, and the lighting up of City Hall. The annual Jingle Bell Festival also began Wednesday.

The Jingle Bell Festival runs through the weekend. Decorated trees will be on display at City Hall through December 2. The tree raffle and house tours, December 1 and 2 this year, have over the years raised more than $200,000 for the Alzheimer day care program at the Buddy Coholan Community Family Center. For more information visit www.jinglebellfestival.org.

Lights created by Medford Vocational Technical High School students adorn Medford City Hall.

Displays like this one are available to win via a raffle that supports the charitable efforts of the Medford Jingle Bell Committee.

Each year sculptors impress the crowd with intricate ice creations.

Mei Mei Street Kitchen was one of three food trucks feeding a hungry crowd.

Hostess fans afraid of withdrawal have hope with a tree created by the Immaculate Conception Parish Youth Ministry. Photo courtesy Scott Morin.

– InsideMedford.com