Santa Claus arrives on Siesta Key for Light Up The Village
Residents line Ocean Boulevard to welcome in the holiday season with parade.
By
Amanda Morales
| 10:00 a.m. November 27, 2016
Siesta Key
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It's that time of year when children are clamoring for a one-on-one interview with the man of the season, Santa.
Residents had that chance Saturday night following the Light Up the Village parade on Siesta Key. Floats and businesses made their way down Ocean Boulevard to welcome the holiday season. The final float caught every child's attention with Santa aboard.
When 6-year-old Sydney Bellegarrigue met with Santa Saturday night she was ready.
She brought her Christmas wishlist to deliver to the man of the season, Santa Claus, in person. Her growing list includes some Littlest Pet Shop toys and the Lea American Girl doll. She also has some technology on her list.
"I told him that I want an high-definition video drone to spy on my parents," Bellegarrigue said. "He said I got a good chance of getting them all."
Toby, "Happy" Harry Knell and Minnie watch the parade from their golf cart.
Members of the Blue Skye Pipes and Drums performing along the parade route.
Brianna and Brenda Rostescu with Becca Klumak and Barb Nguyen.
Dean Brady catches falling snow as he sits on his father Brandon Brady' s shoulders.
Don Lundy with Siesta Key Association hands out candy canes and holiday cheer in the gazebo.
Floats for local businesses participated in the Light Up The Village parade Saturday, Nov. 26.
Kathy and Phoenix Medeiros wave to residents from the parade route.
Siblings Leo and Lily Sterbinsky get their time with Santa.
Logan, Gina, Nick and DaveHargarten with Matt, Haisley and Kelly Arens.
Olivia Derocher and Mikayla Medeiros wave from the float for Lobster Pot.
Residents fill in on the curb at the start of the Light Up The Village parade on Siesta Key Saturday, Nov. 26.
Floats for local businesses participated in the Light Up The Village parade Saturday, Nov. 26.
Owen and Angie Carr' s faces glow with light from the fire engine making its way down Ocean Boulevard during the Light Up The Village parade Saturday, Nov. 26.
Santa waves to children lining Ocean Boulevard during the Light Up The Village parade Saturday, Nov. 26.
Santa with Lily Sterbinsky
Sydney Bellegarrigue shares her Christmas wishlist with Santa Claus.
Sydney Bellegarrigue shares her Christmas wishlist with Santa Claus.
Sheila Troyer and Richard Dudek wave from the Beach Club deck to Santa.
The Grinch himself rides along on the Lobster Pot restaurant float.
Santa waves to children lining Ocean Boulevard during the Light Up The Village parade Saturday, Nov. 26.
Mikayla Medeiros dressed as Cindy Lou Who from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."
