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GALLERY: Light up returns to Diamond Valley, Longview

Annual celebrations light up spirits in High Country on Dec. 2 and 3
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Black Diamond CAO Sharlene Brown whispers in Santa's ear during Light Up Diamond Valley on Dec. 3. The event returned to full form for 2022 with local businesses and community groups putting out firepits, and warm treats. (Brent Calver/OkotoksTODAY)

 

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Brigitte Theroux gets her picture taken with Santa Claus at the Griffiths Centre during Light Up Diamond Valley on Dec. 3. (Brent Calver/OkotoksTODAY)
 
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Country Food Mart owner Mark Muller hands out cookies during the Light Up event. (Brent Calver/OkotoksTODAY)
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Mortgage broker Sandi Scott stirs hot chocolate at a table shared with Diamond Valley Dental and James C Lozinsky Law Office during Light Up as businesses and community groups put out firepits, and warm treats. (Brent Calver/OkotoksTODAY)
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Robert Cotton and daughter DeElla make peppermint drop candy at his shop Chocolates by Cotton. (Brent Calver/OkotoksTODAY)
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Horse-drawn wagon rides travel through town during Light Up Diamond Valley on Dec. 3. (Brent Calver/OkotoksTODAY)

 

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Josh Mikkelsen roasts hot dogs over the fire at the Tales & Trails Campground during Light Up Longview on Dec. 2. (Brent Calver/OkotoksTODAY)

 

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Jane Anderson roasts marshmallows over the fire with daughers Charlotte and Georgia at the Tales & Trails Campground during Light Up Longview. (Brent Calver/OkotoksTODAY)
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Residents mingle around a fire at the Tales & Trails Campground during Light Up Longview. (Brent Calver/OkotoksTODAY)
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Winnie Hayden and Len Kirk watch light displays during a ride in a Longview firetruck during Light Up Longview. (Brent Calver/OkotoksTODAY)
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A nativity display glows at the Tales & Trails Campground for Light Up Longview. (Brent Calver/OkotoksTODAY)
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Tree lights glow at the Tales & Trails Campground for Light Up Longview. (Brent Calver/OkotoksTODAY)

 

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