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PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key's Light Up the Village


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 26, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key's Light Up the Village
Santa rode in parade in style Saturday, Nov. 24, during Siesta Key’s Light Up the Village parade.
Santa rode in parade in style Saturday, Nov. 24, during Siesta Key’s Light Up the Village parade.
The Surf Side Free Ride vehicle was decorated with presents, tinsel and other holiday decorations.
The Surf Side Free Ride vehicle was decorated with presents, tinsel and other holiday decorations.
Connor Smith, 17, Bodhi Smith, 23 mos., and Scott Smith
Connor Smith, 17, Bodhi Smith, 23 mos., and Scott Smith
Siesta Key Oyster Bar’s float featured waves, elves and the Grinch.
Siesta Key Oyster Bar’s float featured waves, elves and the Grinch.
Tammy Shelton and Jay Connelly
Tammy Shelton and Jay Connelly
Juna Langedyk, 7, waited an hour in line to be the first person to talk to Santa.
Juna Langedyk, 7, waited an hour in line to be the first person to talk to Santa.
Lilly Robbins, 3 ½, enjoys some strawberry ice cream outside of Big Olaf Saturday, Nov. 24, during Siesta Key’s Light Up the Village parade.
Lilly Robbins, 3 ½, enjoys some strawberry ice cream outside of Big Olaf Saturday, Nov. 24, during Siesta Key’s Light Up the Village parade.
The Pine View Jazz Band performed out in front of The Village Café.
The Pine View Jazz Band performed out in front of The Village Café.
Maryanne Morella paints a snowman on Quinn O’Connor’s, 6, face.
Maryanne Morella paints a snowman on Quinn O’Connor’s, 6, face.
Marti Maxim of The Local Bean passed out candy Saturday, Nov. 24, during Siesta Key’s Light Up the Village parade.
Marti Maxim of The Local Bean passed out candy Saturday, Nov. 24, during Siesta Key’s Light Up the Village parade.
Lola rode in a wagon as part of Coldwell Banker’s group during the parade.
Lola rode in a wagon as part of Coldwell Banker’s group during the parade.
Samantha Gentile, 10, wore a big red nose Saturday, Nov. 24, during Siesta Key’s Light Up the Village parade.
Samantha Gentile, 10, wore a big red nose Saturday, Nov. 24, during Siesta Key’s Light Up the Village parade.
Eggwina pretended to cook on the back of the Broken Egg’s float.
Eggwina pretended to cook on the back of the Broken Egg’s float.
Bucky, a miniature horse, was dressed up as a reindeer and walked with the Coldwell Banker group in the parade.
Bucky, a miniature horse, was dressed up as a reindeer and walked with the Coldwell Banker group in the parade.
Courtney Bonacuse with her daughter, Sofie, 4.
Courtney Bonacuse with her daughter, Sofie, 4.
Beach Bazaar’s float
Beach Bazaar’s float
Members of the Pine View Jazz Band performed Christmas songs in the back of a convertible during the parade.
Members of the Pine View Jazz Band performed Christmas songs in the back of a convertible during the parade.
Kari Anderson, 7, shows off the letter she wrote to Santa Saturday, Nov. 24, during Siesta Key’s Light Up the Village parade.
Kari Anderson, 7, shows off the letter she wrote to Santa Saturday, Nov. 24, during Siesta Key’s Light Up the Village parade.
The Taste of Germany float had a Hansel and Gretel theme.
The Taste of Germany float had a Hansel and Gretel theme.

 

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