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Gallery: A Saturday of holiday happenings

December 10, 2022 7:16 pm

Percheron draft horses from Willetta Farm in Everson pull a cart load of people through the streets of Fairhaven.

Micah Ping uses a PVC pipe as an oar after forgetting his at home while he and 15 stand-up paddleboarders donned Christmas outfits and paddled around Lake Samish on Dec. 10.

Runners head down Cornwall Avenue while running in the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run 5K on Saturday.

The Squalicum Chamber Orchestra performs for market-goers.

Sixteen standup paddleboarders donned Christmas outfits and paddled on Lake Samish on Dec. 10.

Ellie Brownell

From left

Ayla Love warms up with a hula hoop before running in the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run 5K on Dec. 10.

The Grinch

The Lighted Bike Parade begins with a pass by a Christmas tree.

Wearing matching outfits

From left

With lights and holiday decorations

Mary Walker helps Amy Ping adjust a costume belt before heading out on the lake for a Santa-themed paddle on Lake Samish Saturday afternoon.

Jackie Benesch

With Christmas season in full swing, locals got into the holiday spirit with visits to Santa Claus, carriage rides, 5K runs, paddleboards and more.