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PHOTOS: Islanders ring in holiday season with Winterfest

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, December 6, 2016

PHOTOS: Islanders ring in holiday season with Winterfest
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PHOTOS: Islanders ring in holiday season with Winterfest
Revelers gather on Vashon Highway in front of the town Christmas tree. (John De Groen Photo)
A classic, festive pickup truck rolls down the highway during Saturday’s Winterfest parade. (John De Groen Photo)
Vashon High School’s winter cheer squad performs Saturday. (John De Groen Photo)
A Vashon Island Fire & Rescue fire truck cruising down Vashon Highway with lights on. (John De Groen Photo)
A child takes a photo with Dasher the Reindeer Saturday night. (Susan Riemer/Staff Photo)
Children sing holiday songs with Santa and Mrs. Claus. (Susan Riemer/Staff Photo)
Two bundled-up girls pose for a photo during Winterfest festivities. (Susan Riemer/Staff Photo)
Children stand and wave from a float with Santa during Saturday’s Winterfest parade. (Kent Phelan Photo)

Islanders lined the streets of downtown Vashon on Saturday night for the annual Winterfest parade to usher in Santa’s arrival and see the lighting of the town tree which was in a new location at the southern edge of town this year. Children rode on the float with Santa, local musicians played under tents and the rain held off long enough to celebrate. Santa has taken up residence at his cottage in town near the Village Green and children can come visit him between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 and 17. There will be a break between 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.