Bright lights for the holidays at Atlas Park
Jolly old St. Nicholas, accompanied by students from the KTB Dance Studio, took a break from his North Pole toy factory last week to welcome the holiday season at the annual tree lighting at The Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale. Police officers from the 104th and 112th precincts, as well as Patrol Borough Queens North, were among Santa’s helpers.
Julia from Middle Village, left, was excited to see the tree light up.
Students from the KTB Dance Studio in Glendale got ready for Santa’s arrival, which last weekend.
Santa’s arrival, last weekend, which was in transportation a bit more modern than his traditional sleigh.
The KTB students prepared to wow the crowd.
Mera Almalahi and Bryan Cuadrado stretched out in the courtyard.
Lt. Sean Dolphin of the NYPD’s Patrol Borough Queens North welcomed Mrs. Claus to Queens.
Officers from Queens North plus the 104th and 112th precincts made the Kringles’ welcome to the city official.
It was unknown if the first couple of the North Pole stopped by a gift table staffed by sponsors Main Street Radiology, Laser World and Bee’s Arts and Crafts Studio.
Officer Taylor Cumbo of the 112th Precinct was getting into the spirit of the celebration.
State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. and Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, at right, were on hand to greet revelers.
Officer Keith Tuohey of the 112th Precinct was also on hand to greet revelers.
