Photos: Area Holiday Light Guide

KROCK Staff — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:57:46 +0000

By Lewis Marien – Mercury Staff Photographer

When you think of the holidays, what’s a movie that comes to mind?

Manhattan resident Doug “Chappie” Chapman always has been a big fan of Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” The 1937 film’s cast of characters in cutout form can be found outside of 508 N. Juliette Ave., historically known as the Mansfield House.

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Zig-zagged strings of Christmas lights line down Oregon Lane in Manhattan. The state streets neighborhood’s tradition of stringing the lights started over 20 years ago.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien

4414 Brookes Court east of Manhattan features a projected Santa Claus in the upstairs windows, plus a Christmas lights show synced to music that can be heard on 88.3 FM.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien

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4414 Brookes Court east of Manhattan. Video by Lewis Marien

Patriotism and sports fandom, plus a Nativity scene as well as Christmas lights help fill the front yard of 114 S. Sixth St. in Manhattan.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien

4420 Kauffman Drive in Manhattan is nicknamed “The Blue House” for its all-blue lights display.
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Katie’s Way at 720 Poyntz Ave. near downtown Manhattan lights up with Christmas cheer.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien

The Festival of Lights display at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan features the tallest Christmas tree in Kansas, plus a light tunnel. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

A Christmas lights show runs from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. every night at University Christian Church, 2800 Claflin Road in Manhattan. Music is synced to 97.1 FM. Staff photo by Lewis Marien

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PHOTOS: Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade held for 23rd time

KROCK Staff — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:07:57 +0000

Photos by Lewis Merian – Mercury Staff Photographer

An annual tradition in the Little Apple, the 23rd Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade took place Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Manhattan.

Heritage Builders takes part in the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Manhattan.

Entries make their way down Poyntz Avenue during the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Manhattan.

Wild and Associates LLC American Family Insurance received the “Spirit of the Breadbasket” award during the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Manhattan.

Members of the Manhattan High School Big Blue Marching Band play under the moonlight Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade in Manhattan.

Floats from Taussig Landscape, winners of the “Best in Show” award, make their way down Poyntz Avenue, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade in Manhattan. The parade, which went west on Poyntz Avenue up to 14th Street, featured more than 70 entries of organizations and businesses, making it one of the largest in the event’s history.

Manhattan Catholic Schools displays a Nativity scene for their float in the parade during the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Manhattan.

Participants walk along a school bus decked out in Christmas lights during the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Manhattan.

Manhattan Area Technical College won the “Best Use of Lights” award for their pirate-themed float during the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Manhattan.

The Chick-fil-A cow waves from a pickup truck during the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Manhattan.

Scouts walk alongside their boat float decorated with Christmas lights during the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Manhattan.

Republic County High School’s marching band makes their way down Poyntz Avenue during the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Manhattan. The school is from Belleville.

People stand along Poyntz Avenue as entries in the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade make their way down the street, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Manhattan. This year’s parade had over 70 entries, one of the largest in event history.

Ed Klimek watches the 23rd annual Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Manhattan. Klimek, a former Manhattan city commissioner and mayor, served as the parade’s grand marshal.

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Photos: Area Holiday Light Guide

PHOTOS: Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade held for 23rd time