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Papillion Event: Christmas Tree Lighting at Shadow Lake Towne Center

While the chill in the air kept some people away, visitors still lined the streets to wait for the parade which included holiday characters, the Grinch, Frosty, Rudolph and, of course, Santa.

Also there was Papillion Fire Department. Chief Bill Bowes who drove the decorated fire truck with the Grinch and comedy team, the Peppermint Elves.

The Christmas Tree was 35- 40 feet high according to employees helping with the ceremony and Papillion annual event. This year’s tree was donated by a local family.

Papillion Winter Wonderland: 28 November

Don’t miss this great Papillion holiday tradition on Saturday, 28 November.

Start early by enjoying a chili feed at the downtown Papillion Fire Station from 4-6PM. The tasty chili is $6 for adults, $4 for children four and older. Children 3 and under eat for free.

Papillion Winter Wonderland festivities begin in downtown Papillion and go from 5-9 PM. This includes carriage rides and a bonfire. Kids can visit with Santa and live reindeer. Munch on popcorn and sip hot chocolate while visiting neighbors, friends and the Papillion community.

Downtown stores will be open later to help in the celebration of this event and your Christmas shopping.

One of the main highlights of this event is of course, the lighting of the holiday lights and displays downtown.

Here are some pictures from last year.