PHOTOS: Port Holiday Magic 2015

Residents were out and about in Port Washington on Thursday night to celebrate Port Holiday Magic: a night of local shopping and festive celebrations.

Over 60 local businesses offered specials discounts, promotions, free gifts and more to encourage residents to shop local.

The event included more outdoor entertainment than ever before, including visits from Olaf, a Minion and Ninja Turtle Rafaello, as well as stage and strolling performers and several Santa sightings. Balloon twisters, cotton candy and popcorn were offered at various locations along Main Street and residents hopped on trolley rides throughout the town at several locations.

• Did you know parking fees along some streets in Port Washington were suspended for the holidays? Find out where.

Check out photos and captions from the night below:

• Passengers boarding BID-sponsored trolley in front of newly renovated f.i.s.h. on Main restaurant.

• At Falconer’s, Darth Vader and company say, “May the florist be with you!”

• Carolers brought warmth and holiday cheer to Main Street.

• Dejana Foundation Grant Administrator Jim Avena, Antoinette Lewis, Residents Director of Development Lisa Grossman and Santa Claus by the Dejana Family Garden at the LIRR Station. The Dejana Family Foundation sponsored all paid entertainment and other event costs.

• Ninja turtle Rafaello loves making visitors smile even more than eating pizza!

• BID Executive Director Mariann Dalimonte, PWPD Officer, Santa and Jerry the Minion.

Photos and captions were provided by Greco Communications.