Conga line snakes its way through downtown Springfield

The conga line was the first event in a series called the "City Fantastique."

SPRINGFIELD - A conga line of more than 200 dancers snaked its way through downtown Springfield during the lunch hour.

Michael Jonnes, director of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, initiated the dance with a group of local nonprofits and businesses to draw attention to the artistic side of the city's center.

Jonnes said the conga line was the first event in a series called the "City Fantastique."

The conga line snaked its way from Steiger Park, across from Tower Square, to Court Square.