The 37th annual Light Up Siesta Key parade was held on Nov. 26.
By
Dariela Delgado
| 1:40 p.m. November 27, 2022
Santa Claus makes his appearance in Light Up Siesta Key Holiday Parade.
Photo by Dariela Delgado
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What better way to head into the holiday season than with palm trees and sand in between the toes?
Light Up Siesta Key and Village Holiday Parade was held Saturday, Nov. 26 in front of hundreds of eager people. The community gathered on the corner of Ocean Boulevard and Avenida del Mare where the parade started and headed north toward the village.
Families and children applauded along Ocean Boulevard where floats and parade cars tossed candy, glow sticks and other holiday goodies. Holiday music blasted through the parade car speakers as the crowd cheered to bump it up louder.
The parade was led by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and featured local businesses and groups. Santa Claus brought the parade to a grand finale with his mega boat that was suited for the Siesta Key ambiance.
Santa Claus makes his appearance in Light Up Siesta Key Holiday Parade.
Photo by Dariela Delgado
Red Tiger Martial Arts waits for the start of the parade to walk.
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Joe White, Jeneva Hospodarsky and Ian Page represents Two Tides Free Ride in Light Up Siesta Key Parade.
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Cj Paulus, Tina Haddad, Linda Ren, Harry Knight, Stephen Clementi and Laura Rodriguez walks with Coldwell Banker.
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Lorraine Stanford, Mojo Stanford, Tony Standford and Betsy Howard walk with Save Siesta Key float.
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Mojo Stanford rides with Save Siesta Key float.
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Bailey, Becky and Henry Seiner waits for the parade to start.
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Mrs. Claus makes her appearance in Light Up Siesta Key Holiday Parade.
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Josh Griff has the most important job of driving Mrs. Claus for the parade.
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High Tide Tiki Rides wait for the start of the parade.
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Kristin Hale, Lauren Bogart, Dara Simon, Gabriella Kephart, Wesley Pratt and Alexis Frey ride with Siesta Key Oyster Bar.
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Mikayla Medeirus dresses up like a Dr. Seuss character.
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Bryan Rood will drive Siesta Key Fire Department's truck to clear Ocean Boulevard for the start of the parade.
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Lise, Leo and Julie Savaria waits for the parade to start.
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Bryan Rood clears Ocean Boulevard for the start of the parade.
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Groups decorate floats with holiday lights in cheery spirit.
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Red Tiger Martial Arts walk along Ocean Boulevard.
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Michael Saunder & Company walk along Ocean Boulevard.
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Groups decorate their float with holiday lights in cheery spirit.
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Becky Seiner waves at the crowd.
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Joe White, Jeneva Hospodarsky and Ian Page pass out goodies to families and children.
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Kristin Hale, Lauren Bogart, Dara Simon, Gabriella Kephart, Wesley Pratt and Alexis Frey ride with Siesta Key Oyster Bar.
Photo by Dariela Delgado
Siesta Key Kiwanis Club drives along Ocean Boulevard with a Santa float.
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The Grinch throws peace signs in a classic Volkswagen microbus.
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Future of Dance Institute dances their way along Ocean Boulevard.
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Groups decorate floats with holiday lights in cheery spirit.
Photo by Dariela Delgado
Marylu, Nancie and Isabelle Einess enjoy the parade's luminous lights and music.
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Jeff Cook, Rosann Demeo, Vicki Cook, Tina Marchese, Julie McGraw, Larry Tate and Barry Bridges in awe with the parade's finale.
