Santa docks in Marion for holiday fun
Dec 14, 2014
Santa waves to the crowd from aboard his water sleigh. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
On Sunday, hundreds gathered to greet Santa who arrived by water sleigh at Island Wharf to kick off the annual Village Holiday Stroll on Front Street.
Revelers greeted the jolly old elf who was joined by Sparky the Fire Dog, a life-size nutcracker and even the Grinch.
After docking, Santa made his way around the village on a horse-drawn carriage.
The Showstoppers Singing Troupe sang holiday tunes in front of Serendipity while Hannah Moore led the Sippican School marching band in playing carols near the Marion General Store.
Face painting, a petting zoo, jugglers and plenty of food and drinks were provided courtesy of local businesses.
At dusk, a crowd gathered in Bicentennial Park for the tree lighting ceremony.
Santa waves to the crowd from aboard his water sleigh. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
Wearing her pink bunny hat, Elena Townsend visits with an actual bunny at a small petting zoo outside an office building at 163 Front Street. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
Geoffrey Way of Cape Cod's The Suspenders Juggling Troupe brings his balancing act to Front Street. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
The Grinch fails to spook Lana Dill of Marion who is delighted to see the season's mean, green anti-hero. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
Jacob Beakes of Marion is fired up to meet Sparky. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
This larger-than-life nutcracker greets people outside of the Marion General Store. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
Ho, ho, ho! Santa waves to the crowd from atop a horse-drawn carriage. BY MATTHEW BERNAT
