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PHOTOS: Santa gets soaked but spectators cheer during Vale holiday parade

Never mind the cold.

Never mind the rain.

When it’s time for a holiday parade, both entrants and spectators just make do.

And that was the case on Saturday, Dec. 14, for the Vale Christmas Light Parade that splashed through downtown Vale.

Santa kept his smile, kids practiced their best parade waves and horses and ponies just kept their heads down.

The event was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce.

Umbrellas are part of the ensemble for entries in the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade, which started with rain and a temperature of 45 degrees, was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
Spectators braved chilly, wet weather to take in the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
Umbrellas are part of the ensemble for entries in the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade, which started with rain and a temperature of 45 degrees, was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
Kids under cover greet spectators during the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade, which started with rain and a temperature of 45 degrees, was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
Rain and a temperature of 45 degrees accompanied the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
A decorated tractor joins other entrants in the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade, which started with rain and a temperature of 45 degrees, was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)]
Kids greet spectators from an entry from High Desert Hay & Forage during the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade, which started with rain and a temperature of 45 degrees, was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
Rain and a temperature of 45 degrees accompanied the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
Rain and a temperature of 45 degrees accompanied the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
Riders greet spectators during the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade, which started with rain and a temperature of 45 degrees, was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
Riders on an entry greet spectators during the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade, which started with rain and a temperature of 45 degrees, was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ANGIE SILLONIS/For the Enterprise)
Rain and a temperature of 45 degrees accompanied the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ROSE ZUEGER/The Enterprise)
Rain and a temperature of 45 degrees accompanied the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ROSE ZUEGER/The Enterprise)
Riders on an entry greet spectators during the Vale Christmas Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 14. The parade, which started with rain and a temperature of 45 degrees, was put on by the Vale Chamber of Commerce. (ROSE ZUEGER/The Enterprise)

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