As lights on an elm tree switch on, brightening the dark skies before Santa Claus (played by Charlie Sacco) at the Forest/Rye Beach avenues entrance to Rye Town Park, members of the high school a cappella group Rhythm on Rye sing holiday songs during the Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 15.
Town of Rye Administrative Assistant Sara Summa tops a steaming cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream for a child.
With her face glowing from the shining tree, 3-year-old Rye resident Nova Sloan peeps over the crowd on her father’s shoulders.
Even though there’s no seat that allows Santa (played by Charlie Sacco) to invite kids onto his lap, that didn’t stop him from picking up 4-year-old Fairview Place resident Ethan Ruiz to spread some holiday cheer.
