A rogue elf on Callen’s Christmas float throws candy at the crowd during a Christmas parade in Coupeville Saturday.

Santa (Jon Gabelein) waves from atop his sleigh. (Photo by David Welton)

Photo by David Welton

4-H goats marched in Langley’s parade. (Photo by David Welton)

Photo by David Welton

Photo by Luisa Loi

Coupeville’s Cooks Corner Park sparkles in front of Anchorage Inn, where a group of carolers entertained a crowd of parade goers.

Santa takes a ride on a fire truck during the festive Oak Harbor event. In addition, all kinds of other Christmas characters marched through the towns, waving, dancing and throwing candy for the many onlookers. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

Photo by Sam Fletcher

On board the Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue’s truck, Santa Claus waves at the crowd that gathered on Coupeville’s Front Street. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

The Prairie Center Market’s Santa knows exactly who isn’t on the good list. (Photo by Luisa Loi)