Individuals gather in downtown Jefferson City for Living Windows

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ)

The streets of Downtown Jefferson City were full to see living windows. Living windows is a holiday tradition that has been going on for well over ten years in Jefferson City.

Every holiday season, children get to dance in the storefront windows. John Roush has brought his daughter to living windows every year to perform.

"I was doing I saw mamma kissing Santa Clause," said Gabby. 4-year-old Gabby was one of the many children who had the chance to perform in the storefront in front of hundreds of people.

8-year-old James Rogers told ABC 17 News he was there for the food. "My favorite part of the event is the delicious snacks," said Rogers.

For three full hours, families had the chance to enjoy a holiday tradition in Jefferson city. That's what Mayor Carrie Tergin said it's all about. It's about making memories.

"How this really benefits us is its tradition. So, we always think about what you remember growing up or being in Jefferson City. You remember coming downtown at Christmas time. You remember the festivals. You remember living windows and the Christmas parade and just the charm of it and memories you create with your friends and family and that's what this is really about," said Tergin.

Event organizer and president of Downtown Jefferson City Association, Natalie Newville said that this year Quaker Windows and Ameren sponsored the event to help make things happen.

The crowds of people helped local businesses bring in money but Downtown Jefferson City will have another event tomorrow.

The Christmas parade will take place in downtown Jefferson City at 4:30 p.m.