It was a big night in Ellsworth Saturday.

Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted hundreds of visitors to the Fourth Annual Christmas on West Charlotte.

The event has grown over the years, with houses lit up for the holiday. Residents of “West Charlotte Street and Beyond” throw open their neighborhood for a community celebration that was perfect even in a pandemic. It’s easy to social distance when you’re walking the beautiful stretch of street to check out the incredible displays, with Christmas music playing and neighbors greeting visitors with cookies and cocoa.

There were fires set up for warmth. But watch out for that Grinch! He’s always up to something.

“He jumped out from behind a car and scared the dickens out of me,” one visitor said.

Deb Wright – also known as Mrs. Claus – and husband