Last September, I covered a fashion show at Fairfax Corner where a runway was setup right in middle of their main square. I returned to cover their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the same space. The weather was a LOT colder, but again, it fit with the theme of the event. Even without the special events going on, Fairfax Corner is an especially beautiful area to eat, and shop. With the sun setting earlier this time of year, I arrived early to get some photos of the streets and buildings before the sky went completely dark. With their holiday lights hung on the trees at this time, they light up the sidewalks nicely for visitors.
The organizers had lots of activities for the families to enjoy throughout the evening. Santa was scheduled to arrive by horse-drawn carriage on this occasion. With help from 97.1 WASH-FM, there was Christmas music playing throughout the plaza, and stores had giveaways and games for the kids to play. Santa was of course the main attraction – riding around the square, announcing the countdown to the tree lighting, and visiting with kids eager to share their wish lists.
After the lighting, anyone could line up to get a horse carriage ride on both sides of the center. The lines were long all evening long! The evening looked to be a success – with lots of people participating at all the stations. It was a nice way to start the holiday season of photos!
TimeLine Media – www.timelinedc.com
703-864-8208