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Gallery: Winterfest kickoff in Fairhaven

November 25, 2023 9:27 pm

Michael Lambert and Scott MacKay prop up their dogs behind snowman photo board for a group photo. — Michael Lambert and Scott MacKay take a group photo with their dogs Cricket, Shumi and Reno during Winterfest at Fairhaven on Nov. 25 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Traci Bjorklund points to a black horse to her daughter, Mia. — Traci Bjorklund and daughter Mia look at the Cramer Classics Percheron horses before taking a carriage ride during Winterfest on Nov. 25 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Avrie Cramer drives a Percheron horse-led carriage amongst cars as pedestrians try to cross in front of the black horses. — Avrie Cramer drives a Percheron horse led carriage amongst cars and pedestrians during Winterfest around Fairhaven on Nov. 25 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Reading lyrics from a cellphone, Phobe Mestl singing a song. — Reading lyrics from a cellphone, Phoebe Mestl, 9, sings songs during Winterfest at Fairhaven Green on Nov. 25 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Talia Nuckolls and her daughter Beatrice pet Percherons, a black horse. — Talia Nuckolls and her daughter Beatrice pet Percherons during Winterfest around Fairhaven on Nov. 25 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Santa talks with Olivia Long, 4, Logan Long, 6, and Oliver Stolle, 6 who are sitting on a yellow seat in front of the christmas tree. — Santa talks with Olivia Long, 4, Logan Long, 6, and Oliver Stolle, 6, during Winterfest around Fairhaven on Nov. 25 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Ayiani Rubi gives Santa a hug with a yellow stuffed toy in hand. — Ayiani Rubi gives Santa hug during Winterfest around Fairhaven on Nov. 25 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Leslee Probasco listens to the music of the Bellingham High Showstoppers choir by sitting on the grass wearing a Snoopy santa hat as other spectators stand behind her and watch. — Leslee Probasco listens to the music of the Bellingham High Showstoppers choir during Winterfest around Fairhaven on Nov. 25 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Lori Palmer-Thompson, dressed as Grinch, and Liz Wadsworth, dressed as an elf, take a selfie together with the decorated and lit up gazebo behind them. — Lori Palmer-Thompson, dressed as Grinch, and Liz Wadsworth, dressed as an elf, take a selfie together in front of the Fairhaven gazebo during Winterfest on Nov. 25 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

The Fairhaven Village Green tree is lit after a countdown by Santa who is standing on the balcony next to it. — The Fairhaven Green tree is lit after a countdown by Santa during Winterfest in Fairhaven on Nov. 25. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

The Bellingham High Showstoppers choir performs with their hands put together and wearing their signature red and black attire. — The Bellingham High Showstoppers choir perform during Winterfest on Nov. 25 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Visitors to Fairhaven Winterfest on Saturday, Nov. 25, were able to meet Santa, shop and enjoy a carriage ride around Fairhaven.