Views of the Neighborhood – Holiday Parade

~ John W. Howell

This week started the holiday season here in Port Aransas. Like everything else we do here, it was kicked off with a parade. The parade started about a half mile from the community center and ended there with hot cocoa, popcorn, cookies, coffee, and a visit by Santa. The evening was capped with live music and the lighting of the holiday tree. I apologize for the quality of the parade photos. The darkness fell and I really should have had a tripod. I think you can catch the spirit.

Holiday Party

The Community center is ready for the Holiday festivities.

The elves are putting out the cookies.

Frosty is waiting to greet everyone.

Frosty’s brother is here too.

The parade and activities were sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation.

The tree is waiting to be lighted.

The parade is starting

EMS is here.

A decorated golf cart.

A golf cart with red running lights.

A classic 1948 MG.

The lifeguards are here with a Santa float.

The real Santa on a hook and ladder.

One of Port A’s finest.

62 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Holiday Parade”

  2. Beautiful. You have the makings of a Hallmark film, don’t you think? Seriously, how the town has come together after the hurricane is a testimony of the best in human nature. 🙂

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    1. I think so too. The crowds are definitely thinner. Sadly, a lot of folks who lost their homes have moved away. Everyone is trying to keep the spirit alive but it becomes a challenge. Thanks , Gwen.

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  10. You had me with the photo of the popcorn machine. Solves all kinds of problems.

    Beautiful photos, John. I think you did a god job of capturing the spirit.

    No running lights on the MG, which I can understand, having had a British car for 25 years.

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        1. In high school a friend of mine had a British Green MG. He was about six feet two and had to wear goggles when he had the top down since he stuck up so far above the windshield. His dad would not let him drive it in the winter because he had to squinch sideways to fit below the roof. A great car.

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  21. Really hard to get good nighttime pictures, but I enjoyed the parade, John. We had ours really early this year — I guess the organizers never can count on perfect weather here!

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  23. Oh my gosh, it’s Wednesday already! I love seeing pictures of Port Aransas. You are all definitely in the holiday spirit. Any of those cookies left? I could definitely use some as I am way behind in baking, too.

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