Rio Rancho was very much in the Christmas spirit celebrating Winterfest 2021 Friday at Campus Park.

Patrons were treated to some live music and fireworks, met Santa, and even saw a parade of vehicles decked out in decorations as well as a giant Christmas tree being ceremoniously lit up right in front of their eyes.

Descriptions for each photo are listed below, starting with the first one on the screen:
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Anastacia Gordinier, 7 and on the far left, and Brieanna Gordinier, 4, of Rio Rancho meet with Santa during Winterfest on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Campus Park.

Connor Archibeque, front, and Cleveland High School’s Clear Blue Morning Acapella Choir sings some Christmas tunes live during Winterfest on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Campus Park.

Nahomy Medina, and Cleveland High School’s Clear Blue Morning Acapella Choir performs a cover of the Britney Spears song “Toxic” during Winterfest on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Campus Park.

Photos 4-6: Campus Park displays its Christmas-themed props during Winterfest on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021.

Sophia Vega, 12, of Albuquerque meets Santa during Winterfest on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Campus Park.

This SUV was among the vehicles decked out in Christmas decorations while taking part in the Charlie Brown Christmas themed parade during Winterfest on Friday Dec. 3, 2021, at Campus Park.

Barbara Romo, the 13th Judicial District Attorney, waves to the crowd while taking part in the Charlie Brown Christmas themed parade during Winterfest on Friday Dec. 3, 2021, at Campus Park.

This pickup truck was among the vehicles decked out in Christmas decorations while taking part in the Charlie Brown Christmas themed parade during Winterfest on Friday Dec. 3, 2021, at Campus Park.

The New Mexico Runners Arena soccer team was in the Christmas spirit taking part in the Charlie Brown Christmas themed parade during Winterfest on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Campus Park.

This Jeep Wrangler was among the vehicles decked out in Christmas decorations while taking part in the Charlie Brown Christmas themed parade during Winterfest on Friday Dec. 3, 2021, at Campus Park.

This giant Christmas tree was lit up to celebrate Winterfest on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Campus Park.

Photos 14-15: Those in attendance were treated with some fireworks at the end of Winterfest on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Campus Park.

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Photos by Rio Rancho Observer staff writer Matt Hollinshead.