THE CHRISTMAS SEASON officially swung into high gear for many in Dufferin County this past weekend. as thousands came out to welcome that jolly elf himself, Santa Claus. Friday night it was Moonlight Magic taking over downtown Orangeville and the occasion was marked with the lighting of the town Christmas tree and Farm Tractor parade while on Saturday evening, the annual Kinsmen Santa Claus parade wound it's way through the streets of Orangeville. Photos/MIKE MALONEY