Santa warms up a hand of a young girl after she ran up to him and gave him a big hug at the Holiday Bazaar in 2023 in downtown Albert Lea. In addition to visits from Santa, there was a parade, shopping at downtown businesses and a tree-lighting ceremony, among other activities. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Two boys visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus Thursday during the Holiday Bazaar in downtown Albert Lea. Families lined up to have their photos taken with Santa. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

In addition to Santa and Mrs. Claus, there were live reindeer on site to take photos with. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

The Grinch was also on hand under a booth sponsored by T-Mobile Thursday night, along with Cindy Lou Who. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

A horse-drawn trolley makes its way down Broadway during the Holiday Bazaar in downtown Albert Lea in 2023. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune