Marion children gave a rock star�s welcome to Santa Claus, who arrived at Marion�s Annual Holiday Stroll by boat on December 13. The pouring rain didn�t stop Santa from spreading candy and holiday cheer to the crowd of exciting children. Clydesdale horses waited patiently to take visitors on a stroll through the village, and the town Christmas tree was lit at Bicentennial Park. Photo by Anne O�Brien-Kakley.