Alamosa Mayor Josef Lucero, far right, conducts a group of kids in singing “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas” outside of the Alamosa Municipal Complex at the start of the Celebration of Lights on Friday. It was the 10th year of the annual event.

The crowd gathers at the base of the tree at the Alamosa County Courthouse after Alamosa County Commissioner Darius Allen flipped the switch with the help of eager children Friday night.

Members of Adams State University's Desert Winds quintet perform "Jingle Bells" at Society Hall as the third stop in the Celebration of Lights on Friday.

Adam State University’s a cappella vocal jazz ensemble 68 West sings "I'll Be Home for Christmas" at Society Hall during the Celebration of Lights on Friday.

Bella Clouse, 9, tells Santa what she wants for Christmas at Alamosa Home. Santa's lap was the last stop in Friday's Celebration of Lights.