People flocked to downtown Columbus for the annual Not So Silent Night event. Check out the photos below.
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Oliver Cox pets a reindeer at the Bartholomew County Historical Society Museum during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
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Aidan, left, and Jasmine Sherfield meet Santa, played by Mark Kevitt, at the Bartholomew County Historical Society Museum during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People wait in line to meet Santa and pet reindeer at the Bartholomew County Historical Society Museum during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Blacksmiths Jim Jessee, left, John McDaniel make hand forged metal items at the Bartholomew County Historical Society Museum during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Blacksmith John McDaniel makes a hand forged metal item at the Bartholomew County Historical Society Museum during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Britney Shelton and her son Kimble take part in the scavenger hunt during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People gather at the intersection of 5th and Washington streets during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People pet horses drawing a sleigh outside the Centra Credit Union branch on Washington Street during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People look at miniature art during the 50/50 Community Art Project at 411 Gallery during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Zach Yerges looks at miniature art during the 50/50 Community Art Project at 411 Gallery during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Stephanie Severance, from left, her husband Casey and their children Fritz and Lucy look a video game themed piece of art during the 50/50 Community Art Project at 411 Gallery during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People look at miniature art during the 50/50 Community Art Project at 411 Gallery during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Jon Clipp carries his daughter Virginia on his shoulders as they check out the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic A bard owl from Utopia sits on Beth White’s arm outside Viewpoint Books during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Beth White, of Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators, talks about the bard owl on her arm outside Viewpoint Books during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Patrons shop at Viewpoint Books during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Sue Adams, from left, Natasha Taulman and her son Atlas shop at Viewpoint Books during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Kelsey Finch, left, checks out with Polly Verbanic at Viewpoint Books during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic The Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir performs on the Sixth Street Arts Alley during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic A horse drawn carriage carries people on Washington Street during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People take in the sights during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Patrons fill Bakers Fine Gifts and Accessories during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Patrons look at the window display for Bakers Fine Gifts and Accessories during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Patrons gather outside Ames Mercantile during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Gina Barrick exits Tri-State Artisans during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic Emmersen Logston, left, and Lisa Lohmeyer perform outside of Dell Brothers during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic People take in the sights during the Not So Silent Night event in downtown Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
