IN PICTURES: SNOW MOUND AND PARADE EXCITE HOLIDAY FEST GOERS IN ISLAMORADA

A mountain of snow drew children to Founders Park Beach, while others visited the 35-foot high Christmas tree to play in the “magical” snow during the annual Holiday Fest on Dec. 3. Put on by the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce, the park transformed into a winter wonderland, as a parade of decorated vehicles and trailers added to the park’s lighted decorations. At the holiday bazaar, artists’ gifts were available for purchase for the holiday shopping season. In addition, 50 local artists created original holiday treasures starting from a blank ceramic mold. Santa’s Sweet Shoppe featured a selection of desserts and coffee.

Photos by: DOUG FINGER, GEO TOTH, DAVID GROSS