Local News Hometown Christmas joy An Ohio Ready Mix truck brought a fun twist to the Bellefontaine Hometown Christmas Parade Friday night with bubbles flowing out of the truck, creating a “winter wonderland” and delighting area children who jumped to catch the snowflake lookalikes. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR) Children and adults try out the ice-less ice skating rink situated along Main Street during the City Christmas festivities Friday evening. The evening’s activities also included a walk-through Christmas village, a petting zoo, and a wagon ride sharing the Christmas story, which were free through the generosity of Bellefontaine Grace Church and sponsorships from many local businesses. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR) The Benjamin Logan marching band makes their way through downtown Bellefontaine Friday during the annual Hometown Christmas Parade, with their instruments adorned with holiday lights. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR) Mickey Mouse and many other favorite characters lined the downtown streets Friday night for the City Christmas and Hometown Parade thanks to Bellefontaine resident Rocky Kelly and volunteers who helped to set up a plethora of inflatables. During many Christmases in the past, Kelly set up the inflatables around his residence on County Road 10 for area children and adults alike to enjoy. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MANDY LOEHR) BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER STAFF