Florenceville-Bristol celebrates the season

by | Dec 14, 2025

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Potato barrel Christmas tree lit at annual event

The “French Fry Capital of the World” gathered on Friday, Nov. 28, to celebrate the start of the holiday season with the lighting of their iconic potato barrel Christmas tree.

District of Carleton North Mayor Andrew Harvey welcomed the guests by wishing them a “Merry Christmas and all the best” during this holiday season. Pastor Mike Palmer offered a seasonal blessing.

Cookies and hot chocolate were served by youth from the True North Baptist Church youth group, and donations were accepted for the We’ve Got Your Back! Program.

Sparrow Houghton and Iris Lloyd led the crowd in Christmas carols while waiting for Santa to make his appearance.

Due to the lack of snow, Santa was graciously escorted to the celebration by the Florenceville-Bristol Fire Department.  

Johnny and Waylon Oakes enjoy some sweet treats at the 2025 Florenceville-Bristol Christmas celebration. (Sandra Hanson photo)

Jessica Shaw with her children, Everly and Wyatt. Everly and Wyatt were chosen to light the potato barrel Christmas tree for the 2025 season. (Sandra Hanson photo)

Ava Palmer and Clara Libby, from the True North Baptist youth group, helped serve hot chocolate and cookies at the annual Christmas tree lighting. (Sandra Hanson photo)

Sparrow Houghton and Iris Lloyd led guests in the singing of Christmas carols to help kick off the holiday season. (Sandra Hanson photo)

The Florenceville-Bristol fire department escorted Santa to the Christmas tree lighting so he could visit with all the children. (Sandra Hanson photo)

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