Caelyn Phillips celebrates the holiday season at the annual Westfield in Lights celebration Dec. 1 in downtown Westfield. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Girl Scout troops created gingerbread houses for a competition during Westfield in Lights.

Fritz Krueger, left, and Allen Bainbridge act as angels in a Nativity scene within Christ United Methodist Church.

Diana Peyton sells hot chocolate.

Jim Ake speaks during the event.

Mayor Andy Cook prepares to light the tree.

he city’s tree-lighting ceremony took place Dec. 1 in the lawn west of City Hall.