Christmas lighting ceremonies

Top Photo: Morgan City Mayor Frank “Boo” Grizzaffi assists as 4-year-old Carson Duplantis of Wyandotte Elementary turns on the Christmas lights Thursday night during the annual Morgan City Christmas Lighting Ceremony held at the Spirit of Morgan City boat. Duplanist is sitting on his mother Erica Duplantis’ lap, as sister Braelyn Duplantis and father Brett Duplantis look on.

Second Photo: Addison Duhon, 3, of Berwick, tells Santa and Mrs. Claus what she wants for Christmas Thursday night during the Town of Berwick’s annual Christmas Lighting ceremony.

Third Photo: Ranilie Cheramie, 6, and little sister Noel Cheramie, 1, visit with Santa Claus Thursday night during the annual Morgan City Christmas Lighting Ceremony. The event was held at the Spirit of Morgan City boat on Brashear Avenue.

Bottom Photo: Dozens of families waited in line with their children Thursday night inside the courtyard of Berwick Town Hall to visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Cookies, beverages and hot chocolate were provided by Town Hall and the Berwick Garden Club.