PHOTOS: Light Up Oakland

Tyler Fontenot was one of dozens of children who shared their wish list with Santa Claus.

Four colorful elves — John Schmidt, Pam Schmidt, Maryann O’Donnell and Mike O’Donnell — handed out presents to all the children who visited with St. Nick.

Children were eager to show their moves while the disc jockey played holiday tunes.

Oakland Avenue Charter School entered a float in the Winter Garden Christmas Parade.

Samantha Kaufman looked like a miniature Santa in her face paint.

Oakland Avenue Charter School entered a float in the Winter Garden Christmas Parade. Among the participants were Geoffrey Fulton, left, Tyler Fontenot, Valerie Eldred, Sara Ramos, Sawyer Steed, Libby Kohmetscher and Paige Mastin.

Families posed for photos after the Christmas tree was lighted in the Oakland Town Square.