It's the perfect holiday tradition to put Reginans in the Christmas spirit.

The 11th annual Light the Lights event was held at city hall on Wednesday night.

But it wasn't just the illumination of the Christmas lights that got people in the holiday mood. The big guy himself, Santa Clause, and his reindeer were on hand.

A Christmas stage show and free rides in a horse drawn wagon was also a big hit.

City councillors were handing out shortbread cookies to young and old alike. Mayor Pat Fiacco said he was pleased to see the hundreds who turned out for the celebration.