The city of Solvang is ramping up on holiday cheer as the month-long Julefest festival kicks off Friday with the annual Light and Music Show in Solvang Park.
Participants in a City of Solvang entry wait for the go-ahead to start the 2021 Julefest Parade in Solvang. The 2023 parade is slated for Dec. 2 in downtown Solvang.
Photos: Julefest Christmas parade returned Saturday to downtown Solvang
Downtown Solvang transformed into the 2022 Julefest parade to thousands with floats, cars, horses, dancers and more Saturday.
The 2022 Julefest Christmas Parade took place Saturday to thousands of spectators in downtown Solvang.
Santa Claus waves to spectators during the 2022 Julefest Parade in downtown Solvang.
Garcia Dance Studio students perform at the 2022 Julefest Christmas Parade in downtown Solvang Saturday.
A Christmas Grinch waves at spectators Saturday at the Solvang Julefest Parade.
Nimbus Motorcycle Club riders give high-fives to spectators Saturday in the 2022 Julefest Parade in Solvang.
Vandenberg Jets Gymnastics performers wave to thousands of spectators Saturday at the 2022 Julefest Christmas Parade in downtown Solvang.
Lemos Feed & Pet Supply participate at the 2022 Julefest Parade Saturday in downtown Solvang.
Downtown Solvang transformed for the 2022 Julefest parade Saturday as thousands watched floats, cars, horses, dancers and more.
Downtown Solvang transformed into the 2022 Julefest parade to thousands with floats, cars, horses, dancers and more Saturday.
Children watch as the 2022 Julefest parade as it rolled through downtown Solvang on Saturday.
The Color Guard from the American Legion Post 160 leads the start of the 2022 Julefest Parade in downtown Solvang.