Hundreds gather for Kenmore Christmas Tree Lighting Festival | Photos

The City of Kenmore held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on Saturday evening with hundreds packing the City Hall property and holiday market.

Attendees were encouraged to donate nonperishable food and stuffed animals for Kenmore families in need. Food donations for the Cedar Park Northshore Church Food Bank are also being accepted during business hours at Kenmore City Hall through Dec. 9. Highly requested items include canned fruits, vegetables and meats; boxed meals and potatoes; pasta; cereal; and juice.

Here are some photos from the community event as provided by Heston Photography through the City of Kenmore.

Santa arrived in Kenmore a few weeks early to help light the city’s Christmas tree. Heston Photography

Santa arrived in Kenmore a few weeks early to help light the city’s Christmas tree. Heston Photography

Santa received a festive welcome from the Inglemoor High School cheerleaders. Heston Photography

Santa received a festive welcome from the Inglemoor High School cheerleaders. Heston Photography

“Elves” entertain Kenmore residents during the Kenmore Tree Lighting Festival. Heston Photography

“Elves” entertain Kenmore residents during the Kenmore Tree Lighting Festival. Heston Photography

Kenmore Camera was the second venue for the festival, and included Santa’s Toy Zone, free Santa photos and live entertainment. Heston Photography

Kenmore Camera was the second venue for the festival, and included Santa’s Toy Zone, free Santa photos and live entertainment. Heston Photography

Many forms of music helped turn the atmosphere festive at Kenmore City Hall on Saturday. Heston Photography

Many forms of music helped turn the atmosphere festive at Kenmore City Hall on Saturday. Heston Photography

Hundreds gather for Kenmore Christmas Tree Lighting Festival | Photos

Many forms of music helped turn the atmosphere festive at Kenmore City Hall on Saturday. Heston Photography

The holiday market featured fine handmade arts and crafts, including woodwork, jewelry, glasswork, ceramics and decorations, made by local artists. Heston Photography

The holiday market featured fine handmade arts and crafts, including woodwork, jewelry, glasswork, ceramics and decorations, made by local artists. Heston Photography

Local “elves” and Rudolph played during the Kenmore Christmas Tree Festival. Heston Photography

Local “elves” and Rudolph played during the Kenmore Christmas Tree Festival. Heston Photography