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Photos: Holiday Stroll & Girl Scouts Caroling on the Common

by | Dec 7, 2025 | Featured, Featured: Features

The annual Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Stroll took place on Saturday. The event included carriage rides, an ice sculpture demonstration and a holiday marketplace. Later in the day, the Girl Scouts held their caroling event and holiday tree lighting on the Town Common.

Holiday Stroll

A horse-drawn carriage makes its way around the Town Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Holiday Stroll

Attendees check out vendors at the Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Holiday Stroll

A sculptor gives an ice carving demonstration. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Holiday Stroll

Individuals get seated for a carriage ride. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Holiday Stroll

Edna Bodiya poses for a photo with the Grinch. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Holiday Stroll

Santa arrives to the Town Common in a horse-drawn carriage. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Holiday Stroll

Girl Scouts from Troop 74352 take a picture with Santa. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Holiday Stroll

Juanita Hanson, who led a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the holiday lights on the Town Common, speaks to the audience. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Holiday Stroll

Santa takes a ride in a fire truck. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Holiday Stroll

The gazebo is lit up for the holidays. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Holiday Stroll

An ice sculpture commemorates the Holiday Stroll. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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