As elected officials, members of the Bunnell City Commission have many responsibilities but on Friday night it was less work and more play as Mayor Catherine Robinson lit the city’s electric tree, welcoming residents to the celebration around Lake Lucille.

Ted and Gail St. Pierre catch up with Flagler County Commissioner Andy Dance and Luci Dance during the Christmas in Bunnell celebration on Friday, December 10, 2021 at historic Coquina City Hall in Bunnell.

“It’s a wonderful evening. We really missed not being able to do this last year and we’re happy that we can do it again this year,” said Robinson.

Helping light the city’s Christmas tree, Vince and Bunnell Mayor Catherine Robinson reflect on a beautiful evening during the Christmas in Bunnell celebrations on Friday, December 10, 2021 at historic Coquina City Hall in Bunnell.

Enlisting student dance teams, a variety of vendors and a DJ to keep the evening entertaining, the City of Bunnell capped it all off with soft, bubble snow, overseen by Joe Chirco from Wilco Restoration.

Little ones enjoy the sudsy snow play in the soft bubbles during the Christmas in Bunnell celebration on Friday, December 10, 2021 at historic Coquina City Hall in Bunnell.

“I love it. That’s what it’s all about, giving back to the community,” said Chirco. “We just love being involved the community. Everybody’s so friendly, getting along. I love this area.”

Jennifer Diamond, Marilyn Clay, and Hannah Bango Sanchez get a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus after the dance performance during the Christmas in Bunnell celebration on Friday, December 10, 2021 at historic Coquina City Hall in Bunnell.

Families stopped for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus before taking a stroll around the lake in the sunset.

Students help bring the festivities to help celebrate Christmas in Bunnell on Friday, December 10, 2021 at historic Coquina City Hall in Bunnell.

Bunnell City Commissioners Robert Barnes and Tonya Gordon enjoyed the opportunity to mix and mingle with residents.

“This is my first time and it’s awesome,” said Barnes.

Little ones get a visit from The Grinch during the Christmas in Bunnell celebration on Friday, December 10, 2021 at historic Coquina City Hall in Bunnell.