Holstein parade draws crowds Dec. 13

Santa gave Comet and Cupid the day off by hitching a ride on a wagon pulled by trusty horses during Holstein’s Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 13. In fact, the entire reindeer team gets a “rein-check” every year when Santa visits the village for the popular parade.

Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

Decorated mounts are led along Main Street in Holstein during the village’s annual Santa Claus parade on Dec. 13. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

A team of gentle giants pulls a wagon load of bundled up riders through the village. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

An equine duo pulls a parade entry along the street.

A parade participant brings “shear” joy with her sheep.

Festively adorned riders navigate their mounts through the snow along the parade route.

Festively adorned riders navigate their mounts through the snow along the parade route.

Three powerful Clydesdales create a touch of traditional Christmas magic as they pull a holiday hued wagon through the heart of Holstein on Dec. 13 for the Holstein Non-motorized Santa Claus Parade.