The Westport Holiday Shop ‘N Hop officially kicked off “Christmas Begins in Westport” last night. With businesses and residents lighting up their properties and shops, the holiday spirit was clearly in the air. There was an ugly sweater competition between the businesses, the Westport Arts Council Artisan Market, the Westport Library Holiday Market, carollers, the Tay Valley Choir, the tree lighting ceremony, “Selfies with Santa,” hot chocolate and other goodies around the campfire, and live music.

A big thank you to local photographer Mel Shaw for capturing some of the events in the photos below.

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Events continue today with the Westport Market’s Christmas Edition, the Gingerbread House competition at Rosie Yumski’s, the Westport Lions Santa Claus Parade and live music at The Cove Inn. Have fun everyone!