Information gathered from www.visitsanjuans.com

At 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, the Friday Harbor Sailing Club and the Port of Friday Harbor presented the 24th Annual Lighted Boat Parade and Santa’s arrival to Friday Harbor.

For more than 40 years, Santa has brought gifts to children in the islands. The parade of lighted boats helps guide Santa to the dock. The event includes cider, cookies and carolers.

Contributed photo/Barbara Defalco