Sisters kicks off holiday season

The Sisters Christmas Parade kicked off the holiday season in fine style on Saturday, November 30.

Some 30 entries paraded down Hood Avenue in the golden light of a brilliantly sunny -- albeit chilly -- afternoon.

The Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District was well represented, with several fire engines and an ambulance. The engines carried a poignant note, memorializing the three Coos Bay firefighters who were killed in the line of duty last week.

The Little Cloverdale Preschool marched behind its banner and a drill team entertained the crowd as young "elves" distributed candy to onlookers.

The large turnout for the parade was largely composed of visitors to the community who were in Sisters to enjoy the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

After the parade trundled by, the crowd dispersed. Many adults adjourned to Sisters' shops, which seemed to be enjoying a brisk holiday trade all weekend.

Families headed for the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, where children offered their Christmas lists to Santa Claus while moms and dads sipped coffee and hot chocolate.