How things looked at the marshalling area in the Travelodge parking lot, at about 6:20 p.m.

The blazing fire in Citizen’s Park was a nice touch and a popular place while folks waited for the parade to arrive.

Slave Lake Motorsports Santa, looking very jolly.

SL Ford had its Great White North themed float going again, with a few changes from last year, including a couple of walking Christmas trees.

Hey! Take our picture!

This is how The Leader camera saw most of the parade – as an unfocusable blur. But a blur that had a certain charm of its own.

Wrapping things up – emergency vehicles, all decorated and looking good.