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HOLIDAY HOOPLA
Residents showcased their creative spirit by decorating floats, cars and golf carts.
Kaiya Olds, of Edgez Dance, performed a solo act at the Winter Wonderland Extravaganza.
Children from the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council showed off their sweet outfits at the event. Brooke Harris and Chloe Brownell posed in their holiday sweaters after the end of the parade.
Left: Ellie the corgi pranced down the streets greeting and friendly hand with a lick and a huge grin.
Sabrina Wheaton and Kathy Deprenger were all decked out in holiday attired for the Winter Wonderland Extravaganza event.
A firefighter from the city of Orlando waved at the crowd as the engine passes by.
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Cheryl Garcia showed-off eye-catching holiday fashion while waiting for the Baldwin Park Christmas Tree to be lit after the parade.
Winter Park High drumline members Gabrielle Batas, left, Antonina Kest and Justin Hill had the crowd on their feet clapping to the rhythms.
Baldwin Park Reality was one of the many unique floats included in the holiday parade.
What better way to usher in the holiday season than celebrating with an overwhelming amount of holiday cheer?
The Baldwin Park community gathered from near and far for the Winter Wonderland Extravaganza Saturday, Dec. 4.
The family-friendly festival began with a holiday festival which featured children’s activities, live holiday performances, artists, vendors, food and more.
As 7 p.m. struck, the streets of Baldwin Park were closed-down and a lighted parade made its way down New Broad St. towards the lake.
Organizations in the parade included Dance 360 Orlando, Baldwin Park Realty, Edgez Dance, Baldwin Park Elementary and Central Florida Corgis.
Following the conclusion of the parade, the new holiday tree was lighted by Santa Clause himself.
“We love that our community comes together at the beginning of the holiday season and celebrates together,” Baldwin Park resident Natalisa Samaroo said. “It really is something special.” — ANNABELLE SIKES
