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Monday, December 5, 2011

Scotch Plains Holiday Celebration Delights Local Families

Local families were dazzled by Sunday's celebration in downtown Scotch Plains

Despite the unseasonably warm weather, downtown Scotch Plains was overcome with holiday spirit on Sunday. Local families gathered in the Village Green, eager to see Santa Claus himself arrive in sparkling holiday splendor aboard a bright, red fire engine.  Jolly St. Nick was the guest of honor at the Scotch Plains Old Fashioned Holiday Celebration, and was kept company by sheep and goats in the petting zoo, two Clydesdales pulling the wagon ride, Rainbow the Clown and yes, even Darth Vader. Still, there was no debating when in came to the main attraction. “We wanted the kids to get out to see Santa,” said Patrick Thompson of Scotch Plains. His daughters, Veronica, 6, and Emily, 3, also enjoyed feeding the animals in the petting zoo. Before…

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