Despite frigid temperatures, Yellowknifers bundled up for the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, welcoming the Christmas season.
Families, floats and the man in red and white himself all showed up for the big night.
Franklin Avenue is flooded with excited Yellowknifers as the annual Santa Claus Parade marches through downtown. Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
Following the parade, hot chocolate and dounts we’re served to shivering community members at Ecole Sir John Franklin high school on Saturday. Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
A float put together by the City of Yellowknife depicting the arrival of Santa Claus parades down Franklin Avenue on Saturday. Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
Members from the City of Yellowknife embrace the cold temperatures at the annual Santa Claus Parade on Franklin Avenue, Saturday night.Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
Performers from the St. Patrick high school production of Annie promote their show on Saturday during the 2017 Santa Claus Parade.Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
Members from the Challenge Cup Champion, Sir John Franklin Falcons smile for a photo while parading through downtown Yellowknife on Saturday.Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
Members from the City of Yellowknife embrace the cold temperatures at the annual Santa Claus Parade on Franklin Avenue, Saturday night.Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
The Workers Safety Compensation Community give away candy canes to members of the community at the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday.Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
Some children were greeted with a nice surprise as the Northwest Tel float provided candy for cold parade-goers.Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
The 2017 Santa Claus Parade brought members of the community out in bone-chilling temperatures to share in the holiday festivities. Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
The Yellowknife Co-op grocery store won best commercial float at the 2017 Santa Claus Parade. Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
Yellowknife Mayor, Mark Heyck and his two sons lead the parade through the downtown area on Saturday. Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
Members from the City of Yellowknife embrace the cold temperatures at the annual Santa Claus Parade on Franklin Avenue, Saturday night. Michael Hugall/ NNSL photo
The Yellowknife Mountain Bikers Club cruise down Franklin Avenue on Saturday as part of the 2017 Santa Claus Parade.Michael Hugal/ NNSL photo
