Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. Volunteers from St. GeorgeþÄôs are silhouetted against a store sign. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. Santa makes his way across the green while stopping to greet children for a quick word and a photo. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. A horse drawn carriage makes its way past the First Congregational Church of Guilford. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. Lighted paper lanterns line the greens walkways. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. The Sarah Tuxis Tuners kicked off the celebration with a mix of songs. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. The mixed chorus from Adams Middle School performs for the crowd. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. Mat Maturo holds the family dog Oakley , a Boston Terrier, as wife Amanda looks on after they donated to have a Christmas bulb lit for a charity fundraiser. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. A visitor peeks through a store window with the side of the business decorated in holiday themes. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. A couple silhouetted against the tree light bulbs. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. Ronan Morrison, age 3, speaks with Santa about his Christmas wishes as Meme Julie Bedell takes a photo. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. Tracy Peters and husband Brian Young take a selfie with the Christmas tree. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Horse rides, games and entertainment proceeded the tree lighting on the Guilford Green on December 3, 2021. Santa opens and closes his hands to explain to a child his age. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier