Photos: Dana Point Celebrates the Holidays with Annual Events

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By Kristina Pritchett

The first weekend in December brought Dana Point residents to the Harbor and Plaza Park with the annual Winter Festival and the Harbor’s Open House.

On Friday, Dec. 2, the Dana Point Harbor held their “Holiday in the Harbor” open house. The event allowed guests to take photos with Santa, listen to live performers, play in “snow,” watch a magic show and more.

On Saturday, Dec. 3, Dana Point residents headed to La Plaza Park for ice skating, crafts, games, performances and a visit with Santa and a tree lighting ceremony during the city’s annual Winter Festival.

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Carolers performed during Holiday in the Harbor on Friday, Dec. 2. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Carolers performed during Holiday in the Harbor on Friday, Dec. 2. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Children were able to request balloon animals during Holiday in the Harbor on Friday, Dec. 2. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Live performers played during Holiday in the Harbor on Friday, Dec. 2. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Children were able to request balloon animals during Holiday in the Harbor on Friday, Dec. 2. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Children were able to request balloon animals during Holiday in the Harbor on Friday, Dec. 2. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Children were able to request balloon animals during Holiday in the Harbor on Friday, Dec. 2. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Live performers played during Holiday in the Harbor on Friday, Dec. 2. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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San Clemente residents, Miako, 6 years old, and Naomi, 2 years old, posed for a photo with Santa during Holiday in the Harbor open house on Friday, Dec. 2. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Guests were able to take holiday photos with Santa during Holiday in the Harbor on Friday, Dec. 2. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Live performers played during Holiday in the Harbor on Friday, Dec. 2. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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During Holiday in the Harbor, a magician performed for the kids. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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During Holiday in the Harbor, a magician performed for the kids. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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During Holiday in the Harbor, a magician performed for the kids. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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During Holiday in the Harbor, a magician performed for the kids. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Ice skating was offered during Dana Point's annual Winter Festival at La Plaza Park on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Dancers entertained a large crowd during the city's annual Winter Festival in La Plaza Park on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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A variety of games were offered during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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A variety of games were offered during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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(At left) Eli and Daniel build a Lego house during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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(At left) Eli and Daniel build a lego house during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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A petting zoo was set up for guests during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Dana Point resident, Mattias, wandered through the petting zoo during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Dana Point resident, Mattias, wandered through the petting zoo during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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A petting zoo was set up for guests during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Members of the Dana Point VFW Post 9934 were barbecuing for guests during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Carolers performed during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Children were able to go on a pony ride during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Children were able to go on a pony ride during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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A petting zoo was set up for guests during the city's annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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A band performed before the tree light ceremony at La Plaza Park on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Carolers from Dana Hills High School sang before the lighting tree ceremony at La Plaza Park on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Carolers from Dana Hills High School sang before the lighting tree ceremony at La Plaza Park on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Maka Clements, a Dana Point resident, ran to the city's Christmas tree after the lighting ceremony at La Plaza Park on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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Dylan and his mom, both Dana Point residents, look at the ornaments on the city's Christmas tree at the tree lighting ceremony at La Plaza Park on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photo: Kristina Pritchett

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