The way Anacortes celebrates Christmas is an example of that community. The first event that we attended was the lighting of the town Christmas tree, scheduled to happen at 18:30. But it was delayed somewhat because of the cat-herding needed to get the elementary and junior high school choirs into place and organized.
Of course the event was well-attended. It seemed like the whole town was occupying (but in a nice way!) the intersection of 8th & Commercial streets. The choirs sang, there were bands, and dignitaries, and of course, Santa Claus!
The very next day there was a Christmas parade! Most of Commercial street was blocked off and despite the blustery weather, became lined with folks - and lots of little kids. There were floats, fire trucks, bands (some of the same ones), and of course Santa! Actually, there were four Santas (including a blue/green one, dressed in Seahawk colors), so I assume parents had some difficult questions to answer.
All the kids lining the parade route got to harvest candy thrown by every vehicle, float, etc that made the route. The best prepared kids had grocery bags to carry their haul. The rest had to make do with overflowing pockets.
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| Some kids did not brave the weather (and missed out on the candy!) |
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