The 34th Pathway of Lights attracted people from across Seattle to come

September 24, 2012 12:00 am
Youth groups and volunteers light more than 5,000 luminarias along the 3.1 mile path around the lake.
Youth groups and volunteers light more than 5,000 luminarias along the 3.1 mile path around the lake.

The 34th Pathway of Lights attracted people from across Seattle to come and light the path that winds around Green Lake. Live music was performed at locations around the lake, and those who braved the weather to take part in the event were rewarded with yummy treats.Photos by Catherine Anstett.Published on December 13, 2010

It's a challenge to keep the candles lit in the record rainfall.

It’s a challenge to keep the candles lit in the record rainfall.

Jeff Skinner, Parks staff at Green Lake Community Center, tries a drier approach - light the candles indoors and then take them outside.

Jeff Skinner, Parks staff at Green Lake Community Center, tries a drier approach – light the candles indoors and then take them outside.

The 34th Pathway of Lights attracted people from across Seattle to come

Jeff Skinner, Parks staff at Green Lake Community Center, tries a drier approach – light the candles indoors and then take them outside.

One of the four venues around the lake that hosted holiday music performances.

One of the four venues around the lake that hosted holiday music performances.

Dulcimers at the Small Craft Center.

Dulcimers at the Small Craft Center.

Celebrants take a break in the toasty warm community center and swimming pool.

Celebrants take a break in the toasty warm community center and swimming pool.

Food donations benefit Northwest Harvest.

Food donations benefit Northwest Harvest.

The 34th Pathway of Lights attracted people from across Seattle to come

Food donations benefit Northwest Harvest.

Sustainable Wallingford and 350.org carolers sing Green Carols.

Sustainable Wallingford and 350.org carolers sing Green Carols.

What good is a rainstorm if you can't splash in the puddles?

What good is a rainstorm if you can’t splash in the puddles?

Green Lake Drive residents extend the luminaria theme into the neighborhood.

Green Lake Drive residents extend the luminaria theme into the neighborhood.