There were plenty of smiles and fun at the annual Kent Winterfest celebration Saturday, Dec. 6 at Town Square Plaza and Kent Station.

The main features included a parade through the shopping center and the tree lighting at Town Square Plaza hosted by Mayor Dana Ralph and Santa.

The event also included music, food vendors El Ranchito and Swagg-n-Wagon Wings and Things, local vendors and community booths.

Stage performers included Spotlight Dance, Kentlake Voices, Kentlake Jazz Band, Allegro Dance Academy and School of Rock.

Santa was available for photos. Children could drop off wish lists to send to the North Pole.

Attendees could make their own Christmas ornaments at the Kent Library.

Maker’s Market on Meeker ran during the day. The market featured items from downtown businesses Swe

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