A brass ensemble from the Salvation Army entertained sidewalk visitors at the Montana Avenue Holiday Walk on Friday. Good weather and large crowds marked this year’s holiday walk on Montana Avenue Friday night. Thanks to local merchants, festivities included free food and drink, live music, cookie decorating and other holiday treats. A half dozen Santas were on hand to take yule gift orders.
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