Combining for a light alternative

Alexandra friends (from left) Isla Kilgour (6), Tiara Avery-Kahukura (7) and Skylah Ranata (7) enjoy the Alexandra Combined Churches Light Party at Pioneer Park, Alexandra, on Saturday.

Hundreds of children poured into the free event, which provided entertainment, activities and food provided by businesses, groups and churches in the district.

The event is held annually as an alternative to Halloween, and this year was part of the Alexandra Thyme Festival programme.