The High School Band, under the direction of David Kaufman started off the festivities before dark.

The West Islip Lionettes performed to "All I Want for Christmas is You".

The West Islip Lionettes performed to "All I Want for Christmas is You".

Trying to stay warm!

The West Islip Lionettes performed to "All I Want for Christmas is You".

Future Rockettes!

Legislator Thomas Barraga read his original "Americas Blessings" acrostic.

Members of the Youth Enrichment Service (YES) read original works titled "What Christmas Means to Me"

Beach Street Middle School student, Rebeca B., is presented with an award for her original design of the cover of the Festival of Lights program

Islip Town Supervisor, Phil Nolan, joined us for the festivities

West Islip Chamber of Commerce Vice-President, Joe DiPalma, thanks Charles Bove of Good Samaritan Hospital for their constant support of the community

Good Samaritan Hospital was a major sponsor of this year's Festival of Lights

240 Girl Scouts lead us is holiday song

What an incredible event it was to enjoy all those beautiful voices!

The Prayer of Unity was led by Father Mike Vetrano of Our Lady of Lourdes Church

WIHS 11th grader, Emily G. led the crowd in the song "Let There be Peace"

One of the youngest members of the HS Band

The tree and menorah are shining through the cold night

Chamber president, Lisa Guarigilia and members of the West Islip Chamber of Commerce enjoyed the evening

Who could that be on the fire trucks?

Santa and his adoring crowd

Too tired to walk after an evening of fun