The Carmel Christkindlmarkt and The Ice at Center Green opened for the season Nov. 17 with ceremonies that included Holiday at Center Green festivities. Guests enjoyed welcoming Santa Claus, a tree-lighting ceremony, ice skating and shopping at the Christkindlmarkt. Learn more at carmelchristkindlmarkt.com. (Photos by Ben Stout)
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Skaters enjoy the Ice at Center Green on opening day.
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The Christkind and Christkindlmarkt Market Master Maria Murphy ring a bell to celebrate the opening of the 2018 market. (File photo)
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The market features a Glühwein pyramid, believed to be the largest structure of its kind in the U.S.
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Guests enjoyed classic Bavarian pretzels at the Das Pretzel Haus.
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Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, second from right, performed on the alphorn.
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Silly Safari's Krembo the Juggler entertained shoppers at the Christkindlmarkt.
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Silly Safari animal handler Emma Cusson walks reindeer Misfit through a crowd.
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Recording artist and local business owner Blair Clark performs “Let it Snow.”
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