A crowd of more than 2,000 reportedly attended the arrival of a very special visitor in Wayne last Saturday when Santa made his official appearance. The event, hosted by the Wayne Historical Society included musical entertainment, a Christmas Market and the official tree lighting ceremony. There was also a petting farm and free cookies and hot chocolate at the First Methodist Church. Every child in attendance received a gift from
Hill Crest Bible Church. Sponsors of the city event this year included Mark Chevrolet; Demmer Ford; Diary Queen;
Wayneland Eagle Riders; Hill Crest Bible Church; First Congregational Church; Village Dental; First Methodist United Church; Kurt's Caps; Scotty's Potty's; Sedalia Designs; Wayne DDA; Wayne Rotary Club;
Wayne 100;
Wayne Westland Credit Union; Wayne Historical Society; Wayne Historical Commission; City of Wayne Administration; City of Wayne Fire Department; City of Wayne Police Department; Mayor John Rhaesa; Wayne City Council; City of Wayne Department of Public Works and the Wayne Garden Club. Entertainment was provided at the event by the Wayne Memorial High School Zebras Marching Band, Franklin Middle School and Wayne Memorial High School choirs, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Village Dance and Company and many other groups.
(Pictures courtesy of Wayne City Councilman Jeremiah Webster)
