REXBURG – Even with the surprise appearance of a wandering toddler crossing the stage, Rexburg’s annual Thanksgiving Celebration at the Rexburg Tabernacle Civic Center went off without a hitch, concluding in a standing ovation.

“I think the best part was when our young friend came toddling across the stage, in the middle of that beautiful American spiritual, and just kind of enjoyed it, and moved on. That was a delight,” said soloist Jacob Meldrum.

The event has been a Thanksgiving morning tradition in Rexburg for almost half a century, with more than 30 of those years held at the historic tabernacle. The hour-long program features choral and instrumental numbers performed by community volunteers.

Those in attendance included local residents, as well as people visiting family for the ho

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