Carol of Lights brings Christmas cheer to downtown square

Mrs. Claus spent time reading books to children at the Lampasas Public Library. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The 2025 Snow Queen Court was revealed during Saturday’s festivities. Back row, from left, Rose Reid, humanitarian award and queen; Miyah Kimbal, photogenic; McKinley Harpster, princess; Isabella Garza, queen; McKenzie Armentrout, princess; and Aleesya Lucas, princess. Front row, from left, are Lauren Miller, queen; Raelyn Hill, princess; Bexley Long, queen; Aria Krupp, ambassador; and Bonnie Raquet, photogenic. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas ISD elementary school students brought Christmas carols to the downtown square. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

The Lampasas High School Flames dance team helped kick off the official lighting ceremony before Saturday’s parade. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD The Texas First Conservative Alliance float brought a big splash of red, white and blue to Saturday’s lighted parade.

ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD Santa Claus made the trip from the North Pole to meet with children and families at Ajinomoto Foods on the square.