Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown OwegoThe lights on the Court Street Bridge are officially lit for the holiday season. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

This year’s Lights on the River Festival, held Dec. 1 in downtown Owego, provided a great time for the many guests that attended.

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

The Grinch, along with Village of Owego Mayor Mike Baratta, light up the Village Christmas Tree. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Hosted by The Owego Historic Marketplace, the event featured vendors, jugglers, The Grinch and Santa, the Lighting of the Lights and the Village Tree, and fireworks!

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Pictured are Chris Knickerbocker and Janelle Malia, dressed up festively for the occasion. (Photo by Wendy Post)

To view more photos and some video from the event you can find The Owego Pennysaver on Facebook.

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

A festively decorated Courthouse Square gazebo. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Dr. Michael Carey, of Town and Country Veterinary Hospital, brought Santa’s second-string reindeer for festivalgoer’s to enjoy. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

The Owego-Apalachan Family Reading Partnership was at the festival with their book bus, providing free books for kids. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Christina Docenko and David Wright, a musical due known as the Buttercup Chins, perform at Spellbound Books, located at 20 Church St., during Lights on the River. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

The Lighted Parade. (Photo by Joann Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

The Lighted Parade. (Photo by Joann Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Rotary Club District 7170 accepts donations to aid in the efforts to eradicate polio. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Volunteers from Tioga County Rural Ministry sell Christmas cookies for $1, with all the proceeds benefiting the ministry, which in turn benefits those in need in our community. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

The Lighted Parade. (Photo by Joann Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Owego Pennysaver Editor Wendy Post, on the right, is pictured alongside Sister Chirya, as Cindy Lou Who, and Ed Nizalowski, historian and musician. If you look to the left, and just beyond Ed, The Grinch photobombed this image capture. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Magician Doug Welsh, with one young festivalgoer assisting him, amazes onlookers. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Owego’s Mayor, Mike Baratta, arrives in a cap and top hat, prepared to light the Village Christmas Tree. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

The Lighted Parade. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

The Lighted Parade. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

A young guest remains curious about the Grinch. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Members of the Keener family had an opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. (Photo by Kenneth J. Waterhouse)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Pictured are Sister Chirya, a.k.a. Cindy Lou Who, Pat Hansen, and Ed Nizalowski. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Pictured are Lindsey Williams, band teacher, and a group of her musician students. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

DJ Bob Russell spun holiday tunes throughout the evening at the Courthouse Square. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

It wouldn’t be Christmas in Owego without The Grinch. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Pictured with the Grinch, from left, are Chris Knickerbocker, of American Picker Fame; Pat Hansen, Historic Owego Marketplace president; and Janelle Malia, owner of Black Cat Gallery. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

A good crowd arrived for Lights on the River, held last Friday in downtown Owego. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Fireworks! (Photo by Wendy Post)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Fireworks! (Photo by Wendy Post)

Lights on the River brings a bit of Magic to Downtown Owego

Detection dogs policed the Lights on the River venue prior to its start. Provided photo.

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