Whitman County Gazette - Serving Whitman County since 1877

Colfax holiday season will launch with Winterfest next Thursday, Dec. 5, with a visit from Santa Claus, the Festival of Trees at the library, a lighted parade, fireworks and store specials.

Santa will hear children’s gift requests at the library from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Complimentary photos will be available from photographer Aly Sterman or parents can take their own photos.

At 6 p.m., Santa will roll down Main Street as part of the lighted parade which will culminate with a fireworks display launched from the east hill.

The Festival of Trees features special decorated trees which will be o...