- March 13, 2025
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The Snow Queen, John D. Rockefeller and Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at The Casements via train during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Girl Scouts serve hot cocoa during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Susan Barry serves ice cream during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Paul Wingenfeld serves ice cream during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Julie Pirtle, City Commissioner Kristin Deaton, Kylar Deaton and City Commissioner Travis Sargent. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Ormond Beach Mayor Jason Leslie, City Commissioner Travis Sargent and his son Evan, Kylar Deaton and Keith Deaton. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Kamryn and Andy enjoy cookies during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Alexis Imhoff and Riley Hale help out at the cookie decorating station during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Alexis Imhoff, Nini Lindscott, Riya Arab, Riley Hale, Eris Potts and Cameryn Chiumento. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on a train during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
John D. Rockefeller and the Snow Queen light the house during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
People await the tree lighting at Rockefeller Gardens during the 46th annual Christmas Gala on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
People watch as the tree at Rockefeller Gardens lights up during the 46th annual Christmas Gala on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Kayla Tatro and Addison Dimmers help in the letters to Santa station during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
People take photos in front of the tree at Rockefeller Gardens during the 46th annual Christmas Gala on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
James Paris and Dr. Joseph Mirante play as part of The Moonlighters during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Melody Potash sings with The Moonlighters during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Melody Potash sings with The Moonlighters during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Greg Wieboldt plays with The Moonlighters during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Bambi Pro and Lydia Sebastian look at the Christmas trees inside the gallery at The Casements during the 46th annual Christmas Gala on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Bambi Pro looks at Christmas trees during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Janie Pennington helps sell baked goods during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Paula McMurray-Schwarz and Vicki Liso help sell baked goods during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Ormond Beach City Employee Kiersten speaks with gala attendees during the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
People mill around the Christmas tree at The Casements during the 46th annual Christmas Gala on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Joyce Kresge dressed in her Hollywood best for the 46th annual Christmas Gala at The Casements on Friday, Dec. 6. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The Casements Guild rolled out the red carpet for the Ormond Beach community as it celebrated the start of its 46th annual Christmas Gala on Friday, Dec. 6.
The chilly evening began with the entrance of the Snow Queen, John D. Rockefeller, Santa and Mrs. Claus, who arrived on a train just in time to light the Christmas lights at the historic home at 25 Riverside Drive, as well as the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Gardens. The night's festivities included train rides, music by The Moonlighters, food trucks, a cookie decorating station, hot cocoa and face painting.
Inside The Casements, attendees could peruse the dozen of decorated trees inside the gallery, as well as enjoy baked goods from the Guild's gourmet shop.
The gala remains free and open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, from 12-5 p.m. There will be entertainment, visits with Santa and craft sales.
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