A small but sincere crowd braved tonight’s chilly evening to witness Lenin get lit, so to speak.
Fremont’s own Santa Claus handed out tangerines to kids of all ages. Royal Grinders provided hot chocolate for little ones, while Tully’s had a coffee tent set up for adults.
It was a brisk evening but this four-legged friend was dressed for the occasion.
The Fremont Philharmonic kept things lively with Russian circus music.
Funnyman Pat Cashman emceed the festivities. He cracked that the real Lenin “would’ve hated an event like this”, which was subsequently met with cheers.
The flip of a switch – and help from a few little elves – turned on the lights designed by local home builders Logan’s Hammer. Let the season begin!