Michael Lafleur gets a round of applause from Mayor Rodney Grogan as he turned on the power Sunday for the Patterson community Christmas Tree in Morey Park. Jakadieah Granger joined Michael in lighting the tree.
Santa Claus got a warm greeting when he arrived by firetruck.
Nancy Domangue, left, and Janet Space pass out popcorn at the Christmas tree lighting.
Thaniel, left, and Mason Fangue pose for a picture.
The Patterson High cheerleaders performed at the tree lighting.
Posing for a picture with Santa are Braley Daigle, Michael Lafleur, Everleigh Lafleur and Lilith Lafleur.
Lighting up Patterson
Patterson residents and their neighbors gathered Sunday night at Morey Park for the annual lighting of the community Christmas tree. More lightings are scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday (Bayou Vista Community Center), 6 p.m. Thanksgiving night at the Spirit of Morgan City shrimp boat, and 6 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Berwick lighthouse. The Bayou L'Ourse Volunteer Fire Department will host Santa 5-7 p.m. Dec. 16 at 333 La. 663.
The Review/Bill Decker