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Oak Bluffs Sets the Stage for Christmas Season to Begin

Weekends offer the opportunity to synch music with flashing lights.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Weekends offer the opportunity to synch music with flashing lights.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Twilight falls on the seasonally decorated Ocean Park.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Twilight falls on the seasonally decorated Ocean Park.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Christmas lights twinkle in a winter wonderland.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Christmas lights twinkle in a winter wonderland.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Crossland Nursery decorated the park.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Crossland Nursery decorated the park.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Bandstand illuminated from the Christmas tree inside.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Bandstand illuminated from the Christmas tree inside.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Vineyard Brass Ensemble entertained the crowds before the tree lihting.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Vineyard Brass Ensemble entertained the crowds before the tree lihting.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Hot chocolate and candy canes were a must have on a chilly evening.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Hot chocolate and candy canes were a must have on a chilly evening.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Christmas tree was lighted in Healy Square.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Christmas tree was lighted in Healy Square.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Brian Weiland brought his best suit for the occasion.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Brian Weiland brought his best suit for the occasion.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Christmas carols were sung by many voices.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Christmas carols were sung by many voices.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Antlers were worn by young and old.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Antlers were worn by young and old.
Mark Alan Lovewell
All is calm, all is bright, on Sunset Lake.
Mark Alan Lovewell
All is calm, all is bright, on Sunset Lake.
Mark Alan Lovewell

Once again the Oak Bluffs tree lighting gave the green light for all things Christmas to begin in earnest. It's now officially time to hang your wreaths and deck your halls with mistletoe.



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