PHOTO GALLERY: Santa and Mrs. Claus soldier on, plus other Christmas Walk scenes
Wind-swept rain forced Santa and Mrs. Claus to alter their mode of transportation, but even minus the lobster boat, the North Pole couple brought smiles to Marblehead High School Saturday, Dec. 3.
Meanwhile, shoppers braved the weather to check out the offerings at the Artisans’ Market and local shops.
Here are a few scenes.
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Weston Pechinis, 4 keeps close tabs on Mrs. Claus as he sits on Santas lap Saturday Dec. 3, at Marblehead High School. Rain canceled the parade and Santa arriving by boat. Rain and wind caused a late change of plans from Santa’s usual ‘landing’ by lobster boat during Christmas Walk. CURRENT PHOTO/NICOLE GOODHUE BOYD
Manuel Brisbin, 2, talks with his mother, Carolyn, as he sits on Santa’s lap Saturday Dec. 3, at Marblehead High School. He was in town visiting his grandparents, Arlyn and Francisco Silva. Rain and wind caused a late change of plans from Santa’s usual ‘landing’ by lobster boat during Christmas Walk. CURRENT PHOTO/NICOLE GOODHUE BOYDThe Steadman and Li families pose with Santa and the Mrs. Saturday Dec. 3, at Marblehead High School. From left are Logan Li, 5, Gabby Steadman, 8, Colette Steadman, 3, Judah Steadman, 6, and Andrea Steadman, 10. CURRENT PHOTO/NICOLE GOODHUE BOYDWinslow Harrington, 2, is concerned about seeing Santa as her dad Patrick comforts her Saturday, Dec. 3, at Marblehead High School. Rain and wind caused a late change of plans from Santa’s usual ‘landing’ by lobster boat during Christmas Walk. CURRENT PHOTO/NICOLE GOODHUE BOYDAcadia Sirois, 9, adjusts her hat of her elf costume as she waits in line to see Santa and Mrs. Claus Saturday, Dec. 3, at Marblehead High School. CURRENT PHOTO/NICOLE GOODHUE BOYDKevin Costello socializes with customers as his daughter Grace, 14 months, plays with leaves Saturday, Dec. 3, outside her parents’ store, The Spotted Hound. CURRENT PHOTO/NICOLE GOODHUE BOYDA decorated tree attracts customers Saturday, Dec. 3, in downtown Marblehead. CURRENT PHOTO/NICOLE GOODHUE BOYDPeople shop local Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Christmas Walk artisans’ fair at Abbot Hall. CURRENT PHOTO/NICOLE GOODHUE BOYD
