Festival of Trees

Nevaeh Cesare, 7, admires a tree during the Festival of Trees at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library Thursday evening. “I like the Barbie tree,” said Nevaeh. “My favorite is this one from Greece.” She is the daughter of John Charles and Haley Cesare. The tree was decorated by the Columbus Air Force Base International Spouses. Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff

Nylia Warfield, 7, and Chloe Ball, 6, talk with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the Festival of Trees at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library Thursday evening. “I asked for toys, dolls, balls and a big teddy bear that can talk and move,” Ball said. “I want Barbies,” Warfield said. Nylia is the daughter of Laketa Showers. Chloe is the daughter of Shaniqua Spruill. Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff

Cole Kimbrough, 2, sits with the reindeer tree during the Festival of Trees at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library Thursday. “It’s a momma reindeer,” Kimbrough said. He is the son of Justin and Haley Kimbrough. The tree was decorated by the Northaven Woods Garden Club. Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff

The Columbus Choral Society performs during the Festival of Trees at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library Thursday evening. Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff

Santa and Mrs. Claus dance to Christmas music during the Festival of Trees at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library Thursday evening. Deanna Robinson/Dispatch Staff