EDDYVILLE — Though the weather was warm Eddyville created a winter wonderland with their ‘Christmas on the River’ event Friday evening.
The community kicked off the celebration with the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree. It was planted just this year but members of the audience said they were excited to see the tree grow over time.
The Friends of the Eddyville Public Library provided free ornaments for attendees to hang on the tree as they sang carols.
“The best part about this event was that every single business wanted to be a part of it,” said Friends member Sandy Richards.
The President of Friends Sharon Pullen was also present to oversee the lighting. She was pleased with the turn out and was impressed with out and was impressed with the way that everyone in the the way that everyone in the community pulled together to community pulled together to put on this event.
“This turned out to be a perfect night to have this wonderful gathering.”
After the tree lighting people were invited to enjoy a carriage ride around the town while enjoying the performances by carolers. Meanwhile the American Legion was hosting a soup supper while other businesses like Blush Boutique and Eddyville Market offered additional refreshments.
There was also a craft show at the EBF Administration Building. The local children got a special visit from Santa. He showed up to the festivities in one of the town’s firetrucks along with members of the Eddyville Fire Department.
The idea for ‘Christmas on the River’ came about after the success of the town’s 157th anniversary celebration over the summer.
Volunteer Fran Katko said that the town started organizing the event back in September. Everyone involved in the event got together about three event got together about three times but there were many times but there were many smaller organizing events go smaller organizing events go on.
“Anything we can do that involves the family and kids involves the family and kids in the community is a successful event.”
Story provided by Neal Querio
