Frosty weather, beautiful lights, decorated boats, a hay wagon with 90 enthusiastic carolers from Ladner Gospel Assembly and a Christmas-spirited crowd were all part of a Ladner tradition last weekend.
It all started at the brightly lit Christmas tree at the corner of 48th Avenue and Delta Street last Friday evening. Carols were sung, Ashley and Alistair Milne and Ruth Hanna entertained the crowd in song, and Roy Webber shared a short Christmas message.
Alistair Milne led the carolers in song, accompanied by Carl Derozio on the piano and Ashley Milne on the guitar.
Marie Webber coordinated the caroling event, which marked 37 years this month.
Gary Grant of Grant Enterprises in Langley donated and drove his decorated truck and Ocean Trailer supplied a 53-foot trailer.
Terra Link Feed and Farm supplied all the hay bales for the truck and Double R Rentals donated a generator.
The carolers moved from the tree to Ladner Harbour to welcome the carol ships. Roy and Val Botkin organized the decorated fishing boats and light parade, while Gina Summerfeld organized the pleasure boats.
The boats and carolers also returned to the harbour on Saturday evening.
Roy and Derek Botkin put Christmas lights around the dock, while hot chocolate was enjoyed by all on Friday and Saturday evening thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion.
