It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Jim Thorpe.

The Jim Thorpe Lions Club recently purchased 14 snowflakes, which now hang across the Sgt. Andrew J. Baddick Memorial Bridge, connecting the east and west sides of town.

“The downtown is already decorated really nice and we just thought, hey we have this new bridge, let’s do something there,” said Jim Trainer, Lions Club official. “We solicited some local businesses for donations as well as local banks and the chamber of commerce. This is the first time we’ve had snowflakes in that area and we’re really excited.”

The two different styles of snowflakes cost about $14,000 and were installed by local electrician Shawn Kresge.

Before the snowflakes were even lit, the Lions Club received a lot of compliments via social media.

Traditional Christmas events around town may be taking a different feel this year to cut down on big crowds making any additional decorations a bonus for the town.

“I hope they raise people’s spirit this holiday season,” Trainer said. “When you drive over that bridge, seeing the snowflakes gives you a sense of excitement at night.”

The Lions Club is still accepting monetary contributions from anyone who wants to help offset the cost of the lights. Anyone interested can contact Trainer at 570-325-4104.