In Pictures: The 2014 Santa Claus Parade

By David F. Rooney

Saturday’s Santa Claus Parade brought out hundreds of families to gaze at the floats and, for the youngest kids, wave to Santa Claus.

Here are some photos from the parade:

Here's something you don;t see every day: Rudolph the Red Nosed Canine leading the annual Santa Claus Parade! David F. Rooney photo
Here’s something you don’t see every day: Rudolph the Red Nosed Canine leading the annual Santa Claus Parade! David F. Rooney photo
The parade featured ?????? who was selected by the Rotary Club to be the 2015 Citizen of the Year. She rode with Linda Chell (left), who last year's Citizen of the Year. David F. Rooney photo
The parade featured Bev Weige who was selected by the Rotary Club to be the 2015 Citizen of the Year. She rode with Linda Chell (left), who last year’s Citizen of the Year. David F. Rooney photo
Snowflakes captured by the camera looked like ethereal bubbles in the air as they settled over the Selkirk Saddle Club's Peanuts-themed float. David F. Rooney photo
Snowflakes captured by the camera looked like ethereal bubbles in the air as they settled over the Selkirk Saddle Club’s Peanuts-themed float. David F. Rooney photo
The passengers in the Auntie Charm's Day Care float were all smiles as they cruised along MacKenzie Avenue. David F. Rooney photo
The passengers in the Auntie Charm’s Day Care float were all smiles as they cruised along MacKenzie Avenue. David F. Rooney photo
The parade included enough young Revelstoke Minor Hockey Association Grizzlies-to-be to fill a team bench. David F. Rooney photo
The parade included enough young Revelstoke Minor Hockey Association Grizzlies-to-be to fill a team bench. David F. Rooney photo
And they were followed by the real McCoy. David F. Rooney photo
And they were followed by the real McCoy. David F. Rooney photo
Home Hardware sent a big pink hippo out on the street. David F. Rooney photo
Home Hardware sent a big pink hippo out on the street. David F. Rooney photo
Take a great big machine, decorate it with lights and — Voila! — you have a parade participant. David F. Rooney photo
Take a great big machine, decorate it with lights and — Voila! — you have a parade participant. David F. Rooney photo
Members from the Canadian Union of Public Employees came out in force for the parade. David F. Rooney photo
Members from the Canadian Union of Public Employees came out in force for the parade. David F. Rooney photo
And don't these Revelstoke Ski Club members look like they're having a grand old time? David F. Rooney photo
And don’t these Revelstoke Ski Club members look like they’re having a grand old time? David F. Rooney photo
Take the 2015 Grad Class from RSS, stick some antlers on their heads and you're bound to have a good time. David F. Rooney photo
Take the 2015 Grad Class from RSS, stick some antlers on their heads and you’re bound to have a good time. David F. Rooney photo
Check out the pint-sized tail-end Charlie on the Cooper's Foods float! David F. Rooney photo
Check out the pint-sized tail-end Charlie on the Cooper’s Foods float! David
Mayor Mark McKee and members of the new City Council wave to the crowds along the route. David F. Rooney photo
Mayor Mark McKee and members of the new City Council wave to the crowds along the route. David F. Rooney photo
And here's the last float in the parade and... What do you know?... it's Good Old Saint Nick himself. Merry Christmas, Revelstoke! David F. Rooney photo
And here’s the last float in the parade and… What do you know?… it’s Good Old Saint Nick himself. Merry Christmas, Revelstoke! David F. Rooney photo

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