It was a night of kicking off holiday festivities in Fair Haven, despite the rain.

Santa showed up at Memorial Park. Friends, neighbors and families gathered and businesses welcomed shoppers amid a River Road lined with paper bag luminaries to mark the start of the season.

The rain put a bit of a damper on the doings, but most held out for a little festive holiday celebration.

Take a look at the photos above for a glimpse into the evening. And, happy holidays!