HUNTINGTON â The weather outside was anything but frightful as people of all ages celebrated Christmas in July on Friday.
The event at Ritter Park, hosted by the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District, featured a snow globe Christmas craft and an outdoor viewing of Jim Hensonâs âThe Muppet Christmas Carol.â Guests were encouraged to get in the holiday spirit by wearing their ugliest Christmas T-shirt.
Santa Claus even stopped by to help spread some holiday cheer.
Other events planned by the park district include a Princesses in Oz Tea Party at the Ritter Park Rose Garden Room With A View on July 17, where princesses, Dorothy and guests will enjoy an afternoon of snacks, crafts, story time and photos. A Teddy Bear Picnic on July 31 will round out the month of activities.
Five-year-old Cruz Tovar hangs up his Christmas ornament as the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District celebrates Christmas in July at Ritter Park in Huntington in this 2017 file photo. This yearâs festivities will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Shelter 2 in the park.
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Westmoreland Teen Center volunteers Jerry Johnson, right, and Kyrsten Jarrell help out as United Way of the River Cities staff and volunteers apply a fresh coating of paint to the Born Learning Trail on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Ritter Park in Huntington.
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