Press Photos by C. Richard Chartrand Emmaus borough and Emmaus Main Street Partners formally opened the holiday season with the annual Old-Fashioned Christmas in Emmaus tree lighting ceremony in Triangle Park Dec. 3. The lighting event included musical performances, visits with Santa and The Grinch, lighted balloons and other surprises. ABOVE: The Lower Macungie Middle School Cadence Choir performs at the tree lighting ceremony in Triangle Park in Emmaus.

Bridgette McConnell sings a solo with the Lower Macungie Middle School Cadence Choir.

Lighted balloons are popular among young visitors.

The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who join Selin and Defne Arscan and Kayla Gokce for a photo.

Vivian Felegy plays the guitar to accompany the singing of “Silent Night” by the Lower Macungie Middle School Cadence Choir.