Prince and princess Memphis Korst and Samara Villarrea (center) and the royal court pictured with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The royal court includes: Luca FonsecaAliviah Friedrich, Emely Gabriel, Memphis Korst, Jayden Lopez,Emanuel Miranda, Lynette Ortega, Paula Saavedra, Emmett Sturm, and Samara Villarreal.Photos by Sarah Shelander
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The St. James Chamber of Commerce held the 2024 Winter Carnival last week. Saturday was the big day, with activities for all ages and the annual lights parade.
225 Event Center was the place to be for fun activities on Saturday, kids were able to visit the elf shop to buy Christmas gifts for loved ones, or they could decorate ornaments and visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. A classic Winter Carnival tradition was brought back this year, the Winter Carnival Prince and Princess, kids on the court colored pictures and said what their favorite thing about the Winter Carnival is. Samara Villarrea and Memphis Korst were crowned Princess and Prince.
Saturday ended with the lighted parade and Christmas music with bonfires at the downtown park.
The Winter Carnival royal court was apart of Saturday’s parade as they rode in the St. James Fire Department’s old fire truck.The Watonwan County Humane Society brought a duo of kittens who are available for adoption for kids and adults to play with. Prince and princess Memphis Korst and Samara Villarrea (center) and the royal court pictured with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The royal court includes: Luca FonsecaAliviah Friedrich, Emely Gabriel, Memphis Korst, Jayden Lopez,Emanuel Miranda, Lynette Ortega, Paula Saavedra, Emmett Sturm, and Samara Villarreal.Photos by Sarah Shelander The St. James Veterinary Clinic had highland cows kids and adults could pet.Kids were able to color their own ornament during the festivities at the 225 Event Center. Pictured is Jude Henderson working on his ornament.Becker Friedrich worked on his own piece of art during the Winter Carnival.Chase and Graham Romsdahl got in a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday at the 225 Event Center during all the activities happening there.
