Weekend holiday festival features event for special needs children

West Carrollton’s annual Holiday Festival is set for Saturday and includes an event for those with special needs.

The festival, sponsored by the City Beautiful Commission, will be from 4 to 6 p.m. at the West Carrollton Civic Center, 300 E. Central Ave.

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Before the event a special Sensory-Friendly Santa photo opportunity will provide the chance for children with special needs, and their families, to enjoy a private photo session without all the loud noises and large crowds.

Spots are limited between 2:45-3:45 p.m., and reservations are required. Register online at https://www.westcarrollton.org/sensitive-santa-photo-request/ or call (937) 859-5182.

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The festival will feature an opportunity for free photos with Santa Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, a candy cane hunt, and musical performances by local high school choirs.

It concludes with the annual tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. and winners of the Friday Gingerbread House Decorating Contest will be on display.

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