Ignacio lights up the town!

‘Light Up the Town’ Night Parade was the kickoff of the ELHI Community Center and the Town of Ignacio’s Taste of Christmas events. Santa aka Edward Box III spread holiday cheer down Goddard Ave.

Council Member Marjorie Barry makes some final adjustments to the Tribal Council and Sunshine Cloud Smith Advisory Council light parade float, Friday, Dec. 3..

Council Member Vanessa Torres smiles while untangling Christmas lights!

Native Santa waves to his fans during the Christmas Light Parade, Friday, Dec. 3.

Anthony Box shows a few of the bowls that were handcrafted for the “Fill Your Bowl” event hosted by the Dancing Spirit Art Gallery during the annual Taste of Christmas celebration.

Journii Nez of the Boys and Girls Club takes a last minute look over Juana Hendren’s display of crafts and goodies. Juana’s little helpers, not pictured, Timothy Paiz and Amiyah Martinez were on hand to help sell the goodies of hot cocoa, cookies and other Christmas sweets. The ELHI Community Center hosted its annual Taste of Christmas event at the ELHI Building and collaborated with the Ignacio Library for this year’s celebration, Friday, Dec. 3.

Josiah Miller stands in front of his family’s arts and crafts stand. The stand featured Jemez drums and jewelry sold by Kay Tsosie and Gavin Mora of Jemez Pueblo, N.M.

olcu Buckin and her daughter O’hozhoni Larry ride in the ‘Light Up the Town’ Parade on the Three Feathers Trucking float.

KSUT Tribal Radio’s – Rez-olution Radio Hour host, Robert Ortiz, and his family ride along Goddard Ave. during the ‘Light Up the Town’ Parade.

Southern Ute Behavioral Health Administrative Assistant, Kayla Wing walks behind her department’s float and hands out candy to kids and families during the ‘Light Up the Town’ Parade.

Sky Ute Casino Resort employee, Maylon Newton throws candy canes out to parade spectators during the 'Light Up the Town' Parade

McKayla Lee | SU Drum

Lindsay Box | SU Council Affairs

Robert Ortiz | SU Drum

McKayla Lee | SU Drum

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Fri Dec 17th, 2021 , by Staff report |

The ELHI Community Center and the Town of Ignacio worked together to bring back the annual Taste of Christmas celebration and ‘Light Up the Town’ parade on Friday, December 3. Through the collaborative efforts of the community, businesses, and families the annual light parade was a huge hit and even featured a special appearance from Santa—who arrived via a helicopter flight. After the parade wrapped up, the Ignacio Community Library hosted a gingerbread man contest, letter writing to Santa and photo booth. The Christmas Bazaar and “Fill Your Bowl” fundraiser was held at the Dancing Spirit Community Arts Center inside the ELHI building. Dozens of community members showed their support throughout the night and celebrated the holiday season together.