Bothell Tree Lighting Festival hosts hundreds on Main Street | Photos

The Bothell Christmas tree lighting drew around 700 people to Main Street in downtown Bothell on Sunday night. The event included the tree lighting, music, crafts and, of course, plenty of festive cheer.

Here are some photos from the event, contributed by organizer Susan Gardner:

More than 65 students from Inglemoor and Bothell High Schools volunteered during the event. Five Inglemoor students are decked out in seasonal costumes provided by the Northshore Rotary.

More than 65 students from Inglemoor and Bothell High Schools volunteered during the event. Five Inglemoor students are decked out in seasonal costumes provided by the Northshore Rotary.

The Canyon Park Junior High jazz band performed for Bothell residents during the event.

The Canyon Park Junior High jazz band performed for Bothell residents during the event.

Main Street in downtown Bothell was packed full of residents on Sunday night for the annual Christmas tree lighting.

Main Street in downtown Bothell was packed full of residents on Sunday night for the annual Christmas tree lighting.

Two brass quartets, made up of Bothell High School students, provided music for the length of Main Street.

Two brass quartets, made up of Bothell High School students, provided music for the length of Main Street.

McMenamins Anderson School staff painted sparkles on children’s faces.

McMenamins Anderson School staff painted sparkles on children’s faces.

Student volunteers held signs at each activity.

Student volunteers held signs at each activity.

Local kids work on arts and crafts during the festival.

Local kids work on arts and crafts during the festival.