Saturday dished up chilly temperatures for the 8th Annual Winter Fest parade through downtown Berkeley Springs at dusk.
More than three dozen entries rolled down U.S. 522 from the American Legion to Roy’s on December 7, their order organized by parade leaders Danielle Swope and Codi Parker Mason. The parade, part of Bath Christmas Project’s seasonal events, was free and drew hundreds to downtown streets.
Following the parade, the Town of Bath Christmas tree on the Fairfax Green was lit by Mrs. Claus, who was accompanied from her sleigh by Hunter Clark.
Mrs. Claus was escorted from her sleigh to the Town of Bath Christmas tree by Hunter Clark of the Bath Christmas Project. photo by Brandon Rexroad
A princess carriage was part of the Bringing in the May float entry.
Berkeley Springs High School’s marching band brought holiday tunes to Saturday’s parade.
Jolly riders atop the Bug Man trucks drew the crowd’s attention at the Winter Fest parade.
In Motion Dance strutted a Whoville theme during Saturday’s parade.
Other-worldly creatures brought lights, wings and glitter to the Winter Fest parade on Saturday.
Santa was fishing for holiday spirit on the Berkeley Springs High School Fishing Club’s float during the Winter Fest parade.
An Abominable Snow Monster strutted his wintry stuff on the Gat Creek float in the Winter Fest parade.
Brightly adorned Jeeps rolled by crowds at several points during the Winter Fest parade.
Joy-El’s youth group float reminded parade watchers of the “Reason for the Season” with their decorations.
Pentoney Brothers hauled in a heavy dose of Christmas spirit and light on their extravagant entry in the 8th Annual Winter Fest parade.
One of the Jeepers carried the Polar Express message to Believe in the holiday spirit this past weekend.
Parade watchers got a close encounter with The Grinch as Roy’s full Santa display rolled up U.S. 522 during Saturday’s parade.
One of Santa’s helpers was just hanging around with the Truax Tree Service float, waiting to deliver Christmas cheer.
Crowds studied the lights and displays carried by the Pentoney Brothers as it passed through downtown on Saturday evening.
Warm Springs Middle School’s band played the lovely tunes of the season as they marched in the 8th Annual Winter Fest parade.
Classic lights on a classic truck led the early part of the Winter Fest parade on December 7.
photos by Kate Shunney
