Whos celebrate holiday at Wellington Santa Claus parade

In the spirit - Wellington residents lined the streets for the annual Whoville Santa Claus parade Saturday. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Mayor Robert Quaiff and councillor Steven Graham enjoyed bringing greetings from the municipality at Sunday’s parade. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

The Royal Canadian Legion colour guard was out in numbers Saturday morning. They received respectful applause as they passed down Main Street. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation chair Monica Alyea and communications and fundraising co-ordinator Briar Boyce dressed the part to bring holiday cheer. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Guests were treated to some outstanding live music as part of the festivities. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis was enjoying the convertible weather as he took the occasion to celebrate Canada’s 150th. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

The Belleville Shriners clowns remain a fixture on local parade routes (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Prince Edward OPP detachment commander Staff Sgt. John Hatch treated spectators with free tickets to Friday’s NHL Alumni hockey benefit at Essroc Arena. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

The pirates on the Black Pearl participated in all three county parades this year. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

 

The village’s beloved Dukes participated in the parade and later met with fans in a more relaxed setting. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

The Grinch was a welcomed guest once again in the Whoville celebration. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)

Santa’s elves let everyone know the jolly old elf’s arrival was imminent. (Adam Bramburger/Gazette staff)