Valpo's Central Park, its activities, keep expanding

VALPARAISO | Central Park Plaza was a busy place in 2012 with 107 events, but, as Valparaiso prepares to unveil plans for the park's expansion, it's already set for an even busier 2013.

Valpo to build on success at Central Park

VALPARAISO | Central Park Plaza's first full year of operation was a good one with 88 events, but Tina St. Aubin said residents can expect even more things happening at the park this year.

Holly Days celebrates the season in downtown Valparaiso

VALPARAISO | Downtown Valparaiso twinkled beneath holiday lights for the annual Holly Days celebration on Friday night at Central Park Plaza.

Holly Days celebrates the season

Brandon Benninger, playing a shepherd, stands near his llama, Whiz-Inkie, during the Living Nativity scene Friday evening at Valparaiso's Holly Days event.

Holly Days celebrates the season

Joy Stesanski, left, holds her nephew Gabe Gerdom, 2, as they pet a baby goat in the Live Nativity scene at the Holly Days event Friday evening in Valparaiso's Courthouse Square.

Holly Days celebrates the season

The Valparaiso High School varsity choir sings holiday songs for visitors Friday during the Holly Days event at Central Park Plaza in downtown Valparaiso.

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The Holly Days Event in Valparaiso.

Valpo begins Holly Days celebration

VALPARAISO | Five-month old Charlee Reedy looked cozy in her pink fleece jacket as she laid on a bed of straw, keeping company with a donkey, two sheep and a llama.

VIDEO: Icy artworks

Members of the Michiana Ice Carvers Association wowed the crowd Friday during the Holly Days celebration in Valparaiso.

Valpo begins Holly Days celebration

The crowd admires ice sculptures Friday at the Holly Days celebration in downtown Valparaiso.

Valpo begins Holly Days celebration

Eight-year-olds Kailyn Smith, left, Mary Clark and Kristin Downey listen to The Varsity Singers from Valparaiso High School on Friday during the Holly Days celebration in downtown Valparaiso.

Valpo begins Holly Days celebration

Luis Gonzalez, left, joined Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas in singing Christmas carols Friday at the kickoff of downtown Valparaiso's Holly Days celebration.

Ice carvers, train rides and live music to kick off holidays in downtown Valparaiso

VALPARAISO | Downtown Valparaiso will come to life with the lights and sounds of the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5-7 p.m. as part of the annual Holly Days event. Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events will host numerous activities in Central Park Plaza including live ice carvi…