Community Corner
Christmas in the Village Returns to Warm Hearts, Entertain All Ages
Child mimes and the Balloon Man were hits at Day 1 of the 22nd annual event on La Mesa Boulevard.
The holiday spirit was alive Friday for the opening night of the 22nd annual Christmas in the Village. Visitors had a reprieve from recent below-freezing temperatures, making for a festive event as Santa posed for pictures and children forgot their shyness to call out “Merry Christmas!” to passers-by.
Bonfires dotted La Mesa Boulevard, along which a troop of Christian mimes and the Balloon Man, who elicited cheers from entranced onlookers. Carnival rides got the attention of the younger crowd while a horse-drawn carriage led by the Belgian beauties Doc and Duke offered a more tranquil opportunity. Â
Crafts, food and a good, old-fashioned puppet show were also part of the fun—all courtesy of the sponsoring La Mesa Village Merchants Association.
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Helix Charter High School’s pipe band showed off its skills; west across Spring Street, Grossmont High School's concert band and orchestra played some holiday tunes, under the direction of Adam Bovie.
The event concludes tonight, starting at 5 with a parade heading west on La Mesa Boulevard. Meet editor Ken Stone of La Mesa Patch under the green-topped Patch.com tent in front of Mexican restaurant.
