
Hundreds of families got into the holiday spirit last weekend at several community events in Gonzales and Soledad.
On Saturday, La Gloria Elementary School in Gonzales hosted its annual Holiday Bazaar fundraiser with handmade crafts by local artisans, special performances and more, and the City of Gonzales presented the annual Holiday Lights celebration that evening on Fourth Street.
Soledad-Mission Chamber of Commerce also held its 37th Annual Christmas Celebration on Saturday, spreading holiday cheer on Front Street with entertainment and a parade.
Then, on Sunday, the Soledad Mission gift shop opened its doors to host a Christmas Open House for some holiday shopping.
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Members of the Cursillo Movement had items for sale that are given out at weekend retreats at Saturdayās Holiday Bazaar. (Michael Ramirez)

Norma Melendrez holds her daughter Sofia as Santa Claus waves to children at the Holiday Bazaar in Gonzales. (Michael Ramirez)

Cindy Perez (left) and Ofelia Vizcarra sold blankets at Saturdayās Holiday Bazaar that took place at La Gloria School in Gonzales.(Michael Ramirez)

Children play with a snow machine during Gonzalesā Holiday Lights celebration on Saturday. (Contributed)

Families attend the 37th Annual Christmas Celebration on Front Street in Soledad on Saturday. (Eva Banuelos)

The 37th Annual Christmas Celebration took place on Front Street in Soledad on Saturday. (Eva Banuelos)

Cal Fire firefighters gather after participating in the parade at Soledadās Christmas Celebration. (Eva Banuelos)

A Cal Fire firefighter joins Captain CAL during the 37th Annual Christmas Celebration in Soledad. (Eva Banuelos)

Susie Gularte of Gonzales (left) and Stephanie Domingos of King City attend the Christmas Open House at the Soledad Mission gift shop on Sunday. (Michael Ramirez)
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