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12/01/2021

Christmas in Cotter

Christmas in Cotter is a magical time! First, the Cotter residents went to work decorating their homes so families could go on a light tour adventure. Many volunteers came together to shower Big Spring Park with lights and decorations throughout the park. Cotter was turning into a beautiful Winter Wonderland!
little girl in cute parka gazes at the beautifully decorated Christmas Tree at the Pavilion

 

 

To kick off the holiday season with a bang, the big reveal of the Peitz River Lights on the Cotter Bridge dazzled hundreds of guests and made spirits bright for all.

people watch the Peitz River Lights on the Cotter Bridge in festive Christmas colors of red, green, and white

 

Back at the North Pole, everyone was wondering what was going on in the little river town in Arkansas. Santa and Mrs. Claus (along with their elves) decided they needed to see first-hand what the fuss was all about. So, they came to Cotter bearing gifts for all the children!

Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves sit in Santa's sleigh and talk to children with the Cotter Bridge in the background

 

The little ones happily waited in line to tell Santa their biggest wishes.

Families walking around the park looking at the trees in the Christmas Tree decorating contest.

 

Families walked around the park looking at the trees in the Christmas Tree decorating contest.

families walking in the Pavilion looking at Christmas tree

 

And the children made their own S'mores!

young girl in pink parka holds a marshmallow stick over a small fire

 

 

Firetrucks were festively dressed in lights and bows ...

Cotter Fire Department truck decorated for Christmas

 

... and conductors welcomed visitors to board the Polar Express.

train conductor in blue suit with shiny buttons stands in front of a railroad car

 

 

Christmas in Cotter made everyone smile, even Santa.

Closeup of Santas Glove