Parading for the holidays

Crowds of families gathered in Oak Harbor and Langley to meet Santa and other magical creatures.

Santa, chickens, elves and Bigfoot are some of the guests who made an appearence on Whidbey to celebrate Christmas.

People wore creative costumes of all kinds to the parade. From left, Jackson Alford as the Holly King, Bijan Mitchell as the Yule Witch and Katie Goudey as Santa Lucia. (Photo by David Welton)

People wore creative costumes of all kinds to the parade. From left, Jackson Alford as the Holly King, Bijan Mitchell as the Yule Witch and Katie Goudey as Santa Lucia. (Photo by David Welton)

Photo by David Welton

Photo by David Welton

Siobhan Wright came dressed as Mrs. Krampus, a horned figure from European folklore who scares misbehaving children during the Christmas season. (Photo by David Welton)

Siobhan Wright came dressed as Mrs. Krampus, a horned figure from European folklore who scares misbehaving children during the Christmas season. (Photo by David Welton)

This knight from Whidbey Telecom stormed the streets of Langley during the Holly Jolly Parade. (Photo by David Welton)

This knight from Whidbey Telecom stormed the streets of Langley during the Holly Jolly Parade. (Photo by David Welton)

A turkey made an appearance at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. (Photo by David Welton)

A turkey made an appearance at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. (Photo by David Welton)

A turkey made an appearance at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. (Photo by David Welton)

A turkey made an appearance at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. (Photo by David Welton)

Photo by David Welton

A turkey made an appearance at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. (Photo by David Welton)

Photo by David Welton

A turkey made an appearance at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. (Photo by David Welton)

Siobhan Wright came dressed as Mrs. Krampus, a horned figure from European folklore who scares misbehaving children during the Christmas season. (Photo by David Welton)

Siobhan Wright came dressed as Mrs. Krampus, a horned figure from European folklore who scares misbehaving children during the Christmas season. (Photo by David Welton)

Siobhan Wright came dressed as Mrs. Krampus, a horned figure from European folklore who scares misbehaving children during the Christmas season. (Photo by David Welton)

Siobhan Wright came dressed as Mrs. Krampus, a horned figure from European folklore who scares misbehaving children during the Christmas season. (Photo by David Welton)

Joan Green handed out candy canes during the parade in Langley. (Photo by David Welton)

Joan Green handed out candy canes during the parade in Langley. (Photo by David Welton)

The Tipsy Jellifish’s elves parade on Pioneer Way on Dec. 2. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

The Tipsy Jellifish’s elves parade on Pioneer Way on Dec. 2. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

After the parade, the Oak Harbor High School Choir sang Christmas songs and danced in front of a big crowd. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

After the parade, the Oak Harbor High School Choir sang Christmas songs and danced in front of a big crowd. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

The Whidbey Playhouse joined Santa’s parade as characters from “A Christmas Carol.” (Photo by Luisa Loi)

The Whidbey Playhouse joined Santa’s parade as characters from “A Christmas Carol.” (Photo by Luisa Loi)

Santa interacts with an excited young fan. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

Santa interacts with an excited young fan. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

Santa walks around Pioneer Way to greet children. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

Santa walks around Pioneer Way to greet children. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

A large crowd cheered as Santa arrived at Dock & Pioneer on board of a shiny red truck. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

A large crowd cheered as Santa arrived at Dock & Pioneer on board of a shiny red truck. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

A large crowd cheered as Santa arrived at Dock & Pioneer on board of a shiny red truck. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

A large crowd cheered as Santa arrived at Dock & Pioneer on board of a shiny red truck. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

This year’s celebrations caught the attention of Bigfoot, who decided to pay a visit much to people’s delight. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

This year’s celebrations caught the attention of Bigfoot, who decided to pay a visit much to people’s delight. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

The lighting of the Christmas tree in Downtown Oak Harbor. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

The lighting of the Christmas tree in Downtown Oak Harbor. (Photo by Luisa Loi)