Whidbey celebrates the holidays

There were Christmas parades up and down Whidbey Island last weekend.

There were Christmas parades up and down Whidbey Island last weekend.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
A large group of earmuff-clad dancers gave a performance in Oak Harbor.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times A large group of earmuff-clad dancers gave a performance in Oak Harbor.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Elwah Kirn, at left, broke away from the crowd to give Santa a hug after the Oak Harbor Christmas parade Saturday.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times Elwah Kirn, at left, broke away from the crowd to give Santa a hug after the Oak Harbor Christmas parade Saturday.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
French hornists Sean Brown and Ethan Brady play Christmas songs in downtown Oak Harbor.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times French hornists Sean Brown and Ethan Brady play Christmas songs in downtown Oak Harbor.

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Two elves precede Santa and Mrs. Claus during Oak Harbor’s Christmas parade.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times Two elves precede Santa and Mrs. Claus during Oak Harbor’s Christmas parade.

Photo by David Welton
Former Langley Mayor Tim Callison, right, showed up to the Holly Jolly Parade in style.

Photo by David Welton Former Langley Mayor Tim Callison, right, showed up to the Holly Jolly Parade in style.

Photo by David Welton
4-H goats were a popular entry in the parade in Langley this year.

Photo by David Welton 4-H goats were a popular entry in the parade in Langley this year.

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Paul Stanwood, age 6, and Riley Merryman, 3, eagerly await the appearance of Santa Claus in the Coupeville parade.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times Paul Stanwood, age 6, and Riley Merryman, 3, eagerly await the appearance of Santa Claus in the Coupeville parade.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
A truck decked out like St. Nick himself trundles down Main Street during the Greening of Coupeville.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times A truck decked out like St. Nick himself trundles down Main Street during the Greening of Coupeville.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
A pair of young shepherds ride in a parade nativity in Coupeville.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times A pair of young shepherds ride in a parade nativity in Coupeville.

Photo by David Welton
A bright yellow Minion danced in the Langley parade.

Photo by David Welton A bright yellow Minion danced in the Langley parade.