Aaron Miller won the annual Swim Across The Bridgewater Channel Friday evening in Lake Havasu City. As the winner, Miller had the honor of fkuooubg the switch to turn on the Festival of Lights in the English Village.

Santa made an appearance to listen to children’s wish lists.

This year, the London Bridge sparkles in new LED lights that rotate between red and green during the holiday season. More than 500,000 lights cover the English Village. The Festival of Lights continues until Jan. 9, 2022.

Luke Kornely, Liam Maples, and Aaron Miller are the top three winners of the “Swim Across the Channel” Friday evening. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Swimmers compete for the chance to turn on the English Village Lights Friday evening. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

First place winner Aaron Miller turns on the English Village lights. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

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Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

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