Saturday Dec 06 2008
Festival of Lights
By: Photos by Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Roger Griess of the Keystone Cop Patrol (Ben Ali Shrine) walks the streets of Downtown Auburn during the Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday.
Roger Griess of the Keystone Cop Patrol (Ben Ali Shrine) walks the streets of Downtown Auburn during the Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday.
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Willard the Wiz passes out "free tickets" to the crowd.
Willard the Wiz passes out "free tickets" to the crowd.
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
As part of the winning group for best Fantasy/Humor category, Dixie Marino of the Sugar Plump Fairies walks along side the float.
As part of the winning group for best Fantasy/Humor category, Dixie Marino of the Sugar Plump Fairies walks along side the float.
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
With a quick high-five to Evgarvo Argueta, 7, Ginny LaFreniere of the Sugar Plump Fairies makes her way through the crowd during Saturday's Festival of Lights.
With a quick high-five to Evgarvo Argueta, 7, Ginny LaFreniere of the Sugar Plump Fairies makes her way through the crowd during Saturday's Festival of Lights.
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Friends Alexis Vasquez and Saskia Mager, both 6, squeal in delight at the passing floats.
Friends Alexis Vasquez and Saskia Mager, both 6, squeal in delight at the passing floats.
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Auburn Placer Disposal Services, including Burk Davis, right, and Wayne Bolander, perform choreography with their garbage cans.
Auburn Placer Disposal Services, including Burk Davis, right, and Wayne Bolander, perform choreography with their garbage cans.
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Dressed as a wrapped present, Brenda Lindley rocks out to Run DMC's "Christmas in Hollis."
Dressed as a wrapped present, Brenda Lindley rocks out to Run DMC's "Christmas in Hollis."
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Daniela Cardines, 5, waves at the passing floats.
Daniela Cardines, 5, waves at the passing floats.
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Paul Beatie of The Pyronauts rocks out during the parade on Saturday. The Pyronauts won the Best Music award.
Paul Beatie of The Pyronauts rocks out during the parade on Saturday. The Pyronauts won the Best Music award.
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal
Stuart Wenger, 7, of Auburn, talks with Santa after the parade, and walks away with a teddy bear.
Stuart Wenger, 7, of Auburn, talks with Santa after the parade, and walks away with a teddy bear.
Ashley Baer/Auburn Journal