(PHOTO: Santa Claus visited Rye for the first time in 2024 at Mistletoe Magic. Not everyone was pleased to see the big man…)
As is tradition, Purchase Street in downtown Rye was packed on the first weekend following Thanksgiving. On Sunday, December 1, 2024, families of all ages and sizes were entertained by Mistletoe Magic throughout the morning and early afternoon. The event featured visitors from both the North Pole and Universal Studies, train and horse rides, a chili contest, and lots more. Check out some photos from the festivities on Sunday, courtesy of the Rye Chamber of Commerce.
(PHOTO: A bouncy castle obstacle course was set up in front of the Square House Museum.)(PHOTO: Members of the Rye Rotary Club offered treats and frisbees to passersby.)(PHOTO: American Legion Post 128 was represented at Mistletoe Magic.)(PHOTO: Horse rides were available for anyone at Mistletoe Magic.)(PHOTO: To those who prefered a different scent, a downsized, festive Metro North train offered rides up and down Purchase Street.)(PHOTO: Mickey and Minnie Mouse flew north to pay a special visit to Mistletoe Magic and help celebrate the start of December.)For brave chefs, there was a chili cook-off contest at Mistletoe Magic.)(PHOTO: Judges for the chili contest. L to R: State Assemblyman Steve Otis, News 12 Reporter Richard Giacovas, News 12 Reporter Lisa LaRocca.)
