WAIMEA — Dylan Pizarro of Oreland, Pa., is enjoying his first Christmas in one of the western-most towns in the county. “He’s just eight months old, and this is his first experience with Christmas,” said Dylan’s mom, Melissa, Dec. 1
WAIMEA — Dylan Pizarro of Oreland, Pa., is enjoying his first Christmas in one of the western-most towns in the county.
“He’s just eight months old, and this is his first experience with Christmas,” said Dylan’s mom, Melissa, Dec. 1 at Hofgaard Park in Waimea. “This is his first Christmas.”
Dylan was one of the many children Santa Claus visited while waiting on Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. to arrive for the lighting of Waimea town.
Using a variety of ice breakers, Santa, on a break from his elves at the North Pole, broke through with a double shaka, refining his enthusiastic approach with bouts of high fives, knuckles and even an ET point to get youngsters to respond.
“This (lighting ceremony) is something new we’re doing in Waimea,” said Penny Young of the West Kaua‘i Main Street program. “It sets the stage for the big Christmas Lighted Parade, which will take place Dec. 22.”
Businesses and residences take on a holiday flavor with hundreds of Christmas lights and decorations, inviting people to browse through the town while enjoying some dinner and snacks from the many participating establishments.
The lights are on through the holidays with no admission to view the displays.
1. Eona Eraktrick and Neie Clanry, both of Kekaha, spend the evening at the Salvation Army Red Kettle outside Ishihara Market.
2. Ederline Parubrub of Kekaha, Darrick Bayot of Waimea and Keiko Francisco of Waimea get a break at Ishihara Market.
3. Kim Luu, Hazelbay and Geoff Jennings of Los Angeles enjoy some country-style Christmas at Hofgaard Park.
4. Sherri Patrick of Leadership Kaua‘i and Thomas Nizo of the historic Waimea Theater, both from Pakala, enjoy the Waimea lighting ceremony at Hofgaard Park.
5. KPD Sgt. Darla Abbatiello, Makai Borja and Taryn Dizon enjoy the holiday lights at Hofgaard Park. Taryn, of Kekaha, said missing is Mauka Borja.
6. Lauryn Fleming of Waimea and Melanie Sacro of Kekaha serve up free popcorn during the Waimea lighting ceremony.
7. Grace Koetje, Kaylie Todd, Grant Parker, Griffin Parker, Tia Nellis, Kendall Koetje and Dave Parker, all of Kekaha, enjoy the Waimea lighting ceremony.
8. Tisha and AJ Huddy, both of Hanapepe, enjoy the Waimea lighting ceremony from behind their stand outside of Obsessions Cafe.
9. Russel Aceret of Hanapepe, Ryan Collado of Kaumakani and Sonny Peralta of Kaumakani take a break from shave ice duty at Jojo’s Anuenue Shave Ice.
10. Keala and Bailey Werner of Hanapepe, Kelsey Cadiente of Lihu‘e and Wai Kuapahi of Waimea wait to visit with Santa in Waimea.
11. Melissa, Dylan and Dereck Pizarro of Oreland, Pa. enjoy the Waimea lights.
