Kermit kicks off Christmas with parade, tree-lighting, Santa

Gail Ruble (center) enjoys lighting the Town of Kermit’s Christmas tree this year. She is with daughters Lea Ruble Hoffman (left) and Lisa Ruble Stewart.

CITIZEN STAFF REPORT

KERMIT, W.Va. — Dozens of residents gathered Dec. 4 for the Town of Kermit’s annual Christmas Parade and Tree-lighting ceremony.

This year’s tree-lighting honor went to 87-year-old Kermit resident Gail Ruble, who lit up the Christmas tree at Kermit Park.

“She enjoyed that,” Mayor Charles Sparks said.

Parade on Mingo

“We had a good crowd and a good parade,” he added. “Of course, we had Santa Claus at the park along with cookies and hot chocolate. It was cold, but everyone showed up anyway. It was good.”

Santa in Kermit

Linda Messer and Ashley Todd took home the prize for Best Decorated House.

Ashley Todd and Linda Messer collect the prize for Best Decorated House.

Take a stroll through our photo gallery to enjoy highlights from Kermit’s event. (Photos courtesy of Mayor Sparks)

Kermit Christmas
Merry Christmas from Kermit Park
A happy youngster greets Santa in Kermit
Everyone loves Santa and Mrs. Clause
Kermit Christmas scene
Sue Sparks and Mayor Charles Sparks join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a photo
Parade on Mingo Street
Santa arrives in Kermit in style
Who is this bearded guy?
Kermit scene

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