Max, Dorian and Xander, left to right, pay a visit to Santa Claus Dec. 2 during the City of Washington’s annual Old Fashioned Candlelight Stroll Dec. 1.

The city of Washington held its annual Old Fashioned Candlelight Stroll on Dec. 1, featuring free carriage rides, a community Christmas sing, visits with Santa and a Santa’s Mailbox where children tendered letters to St. Nick.

A long line of people waits for a carriage ride on Washington’s Historic Square Dec. 1. (Photos by Holly Eitenmiller/for Chronicle Media)

Restaurants and specialty shops remained open during the event, which ran from 6-8 p.m. Mayor Gary Manier lead a community Christmas sing and illuminated the Christmas Tree at the historic square’s fountain. (Photos by Holly Eitenmiller/for Chronicle Media)