Swimmers braved the chilly waters of the Bridgewater Channel Friday in the Swim Across the Channel to kick off the lighting of the London Bridge Festival of Lights. Out of 68, first-place swimmer Bodhi Bowden flipped the switch to turn on the lights in the English Village.
Photo Gallery By Rick Powell:
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People line on top of the London Bridge to watch the Swim Across The Channel. Rick Powell/RiverScene
Swimmers compete in the Swim Across The Channel Friday evening. Rick Powell/RiverScene
Swimmers line the stage after the Swim Across The Channel Friday evening. Rick Powell/RiverScene
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Rick Powell/RiverScene
A couple gets engaged on stage during the lighting of the London Bridge Christmas lights. Rick Powell/RiverScene
Rick Powell/RiverScene
Swimmer Gillian Lindrig and her mom, Lynda of LaPalma, California pose for a photo Friday evening. Rick Powell/RiverScene
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Madilyn 8, and Peyton, 5, Sondiol meet with Santa under the London Bridge Friday evening. Rick Powell/RiverScene
Photo Gallery By Jillian Danielson:
People line up under the London Bridge to watch the Swim Across The Channel. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Swimmers compete in a race across the Channel Friday evening. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Bodhi Bowden exits the water first in the Swim Across The Channel. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Swimmers exit the water after the Swim Across The Channel Friday evening. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Swimmers enter onto the stage Friday evening under the London Bridge. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
People line up in front of the stage to watch the swimmers light the London Bridge Christmas lights Friday evening. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
A couple gets engaged on stage during the London Bridge Christmas lighting. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Feature Photo: First place swimmer Bodhi Bowden turns on the lights to the London Bridge Friday evening. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
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