Photos: Marching into holiday season

The Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday.

The Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

While the weather was brisk, there were plenty of smiling faces during the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday.

While the weather was brisk, there were plenty of smiling faces during the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

Classic cars, a giant candy cane and the Melha Shriners entertain during the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday.

Classic cars, a giant candy cane and the Melha Shriners entertain during the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

Northampton resident Nate Contois holds his daughter, Evie Contois, 1, while as they watch the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday.

Northampton resident Nate Contois holds his daughter, Evie Contois, 1, while as they watch the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

A member of the Melha Shriners rides a wheelie while entertaining the crowd during the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday.

A member of the Melha Shriners rides a wheelie while entertaining the crowd during the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus wave from a horsedrawn carriage during the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday.

Mrs. Claus and Santa Claus wave from a horsedrawn carriage during the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

The Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday.

The Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

Members of the Caledonian Pipe Band of Holyoke perform during the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday.

Members of the Caledonian Pipe Band of Holyoke perform during the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

Youngsters take in the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday.

Youngsters take in the Florence Holiday Parade on Saturday. PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER EVANS

Published: 12-01-2024 1:39 PM

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