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Ashland Middle School theater students Elise Totten, 13, left, and Mori Moralis are aglow for the Festival of Light parade Friday in Ashland. [Photo by Denise Baratta]

“Dasher” joins Santa’s contingent of reindeer during the Festival of Light Friday in Ashland. [Photo by Denise Baratta]

Santa, played by Dennis Slattery, heralds the lighting of the lights from a balcony above the Ashland Plaza. [Photo by Denise Baratta]

A crowd awaits the arrival of Santa on a balcony above the Ashland Plaza Friday during the annual Festival of Light. [Photo by Denise Baratta]

Dancers make their way down East Main Street from the Ashland library to the Plaza for Friday’s Festival of Light parade and celebration. [Photo by Denise Baratta]

A crowd reacts as Santa comes into view during the Festival of Light Friday in downtown Ashland. [Photo by Denise Baratta]

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