Henderson’s annual WinterFest celebrates holiday season
Logan Rush, 5, left, crosses light sabers with a member of Las Vegas Star Wars Clubs during the parade at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
Sally Romero of Henderson holds her 15-year-old dog Lolita at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
Rides are part of Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
A member of Las Vegas Star Wars Clubs participates in the parade at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
Students from Ignite Dance Center perform at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
Travis Williams, 6, sneaks a bite of frosting as he decorates a cookie with the help of his mother Brooke Williams at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
Corey Conrad, left, walks into WinterFest as his daughter Dalya, 4, right, rides a unicorn into the annual festival on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
Angel Shindler and Bobby Gray, right, of Henderson, chat with Karen and Steve Dzierzewski, left, at their tent, Boozabilia, which sells repurposed alcohol bottles at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
Ponies are part of the parade at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
The Jumping Dragons jumprope team is part of the parade at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
Members of Ignite Dance Center take the stage with the help of their instructor at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
People line the street in anticipation of the parade at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
A screen plays classic holiday movies at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
Pearl Viliamu, left, holds her son, Daxson, 2, on the carousel at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
Rooftop Realty's float passes by as spectators sit along the road blocks at Henderson's annual WinterFest on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Henderson. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenkschmidt_
Henderson residents flocked to the city’s Events Plaza on Water Street for the second day of the city’s annual WinterFest.
The free festival kicked off a day earlier with a tree-lighting ceremony featuring Mayor Debra March and Santa, fireworks and entertainment.
Saturday’s festival included strolling carolers, entertainment and other activities. Highlighting the event was the WinterFest Evening Light Parade along Water Street.
Foothill High School marching band at the @cityofhenderson Winterfest parade pic.twitter.com/TvpVgHg6rL
— Carri Geer Thevenot (@CarriGeer) December 15, 2019
