THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 12, 2025 Page 3 The Night the Town Lit Up for the Holidays Saugus celebrated its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Festivities as spirits glowed warmly on a cold night Saugonians braving the cold caught a rare glimpse of the man himself as he arrived to light the trees. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) A pair of horses pulled the sleigh carrying Santa and his entourage through the crowd. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) By Laura Eisener D espite the biting cold last Friday evening, the weather did not dampen the spirits of the crowd that gathered to see Santa flip the switch to turn on the Saugus Center lights. The event ran for several hours, during which time visitors could admire the many decorations, including teddy bears, penguins, a fire engine and much more, around the Town Hall lawn and the library grounds. The ever-popular petting zoo – this year’s edition from Enchanted Animal Parties of Groton, Mass. – entertained children of all ages, with sheep, chickens, goats, a llama and other animals under a small tent beside Hamilton Street. People could warm up and browse the fair at the Congregational Church during the evening. At 7 p.m., the guest of honor, Santa Claus of course, was escorted to Town Hall by a police car, and he himself rode in style in a sleigh-style carriage pulled by a pair of horses. LIT UP | SEE PAGE 11 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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