Veterans from American Legion Riders District 16 ride their motorcycles as they participate in the 2017 Julefest parade in Solvang on December 2, 2017.
Jessica Larsen and her daughter Kali Larsen walk with Marshmallow as they participate in the 2017 Julefest parade in Solvang on December 2, 2017.
Fans cheer on the Family School float during the 2017 Julefest parade in Solvang on December 2, 2017.
The Solvang Vikings wave as they participate in the 2017 Julefest parade in Solvang on December 2, 2017.
The Santa Ynez High marching band participate in the 2017 Julefest parade in Solvang on December 2, 2017.
The Sheriff family drive a 1963 VW Beetle in the 2017 Julefest parade in Solvang on December 2, 2017.
We captured Santa kissing Mrs. Claus during Breakfast with Santa at the Buellton Rec Center.
Kids get into the holiday crafting spirit at “Breakfast with Santa” during Buellton’s Winterfest.
Steven Larner was thrilled to meet the man who brings all the presents every Christmas at the Los Olivos Gingerbread Wonderland at St. Mark’s in-the-Valley Episcopal Church.
Nicole Burnett of Solvang made a gingerbread replica of her restored 1961 Scotsman trailer for Arts Outreach.
Family School students made several gingerbread houses for the auction during Los Olivos’ Olde Fashioned Christmas.
Children could take pony rides during the Santa Ynez Christmas tree-lighting event on Dec. 1.
Santa was busy taking wishes from local kids during the Santa Ynez Christmas tree lighting celebration.
Crafting is a huge hit for families at Winterfest’s Breakfast with Santa.
The Summerset Farm train tooted its horn along the parade route.
Gingerbread houses of all kinds were displayed for auction as a fundraiser for Arts Outreach during Los Olivos’ Olde Fashioned Christmas.
