Photos: Island WinterFest delivers a merry, bright celebration

Vashon Chamber’s seasonal celebration was as merry and bright as ever.

VasHonk performs during the WinterFest parade. (Jim Diers Photo)

VasHonk performs during the WinterFest parade. (Jim Diers Photo)

A merry band of friends led VashHonk in its oom-pah-pahs at WinterFest. (Jim Diers Photo)

A merry band of friends led VashHonk in its oom-pah-pahs at WinterFest. (Jim Diers Photo)

Islanders gather at Island Queen to watch the fake snow fall. (Jim Diers Photo)

Islanders gather at Island Queen to watch the fake snow fall. (Jim Diers Photo)

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave to their fans as the parade rolls through town. (Jim Diers Photo)

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave to their fans as the parade rolls through town. (Jim Diers Photo)

WinterFest wouldn’t be complete without a stop from the Vashon Troll. (Jim Diers Photo)

WinterFest wouldn’t be complete without a stop from the Vashon Troll. (Jim Diers Photo)

Vashon’s Guide Dog Club, at the parade. (Jim Diers Photo)

Vashon’s Guide Dog Club, at the parade. (Jim Diers Photo)

The cast of “The Nutcracker” at WinterFest. (Jim Diers Photo)

The cast of “The Nutcracker” at WinterFest. (Jim Diers Photo)