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.

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

Siesta Key Oyster Bar’s float featured waves, elves and the Grinch.

Tammy Shelton and Jay Connelly

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beach Bazaar’s float

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.

The Taste of Germany float had a Hansel and Gretel theme.