Candles

Vaisakhi

Was it just me, or did the parade seem so short this year?

The Big Guy

Pitter-Patter

It's beginning to look a lot like...

Peace

Bowen Island Cenotaph

Haunted Eve

Waves

This group of young ladies are what are known as Hyack Ambassadors, and prior to taking part in the parade they were handing out chocolates to those viewing the antique cars. The Hyack Ambassador program is linked to the Miss New Westminster pageant, and offers leadership opportunities (and, according to the Hyack website, deportment, etiquette and social skills) around town to interested high school age girls.

С Рождеством!

A photo of City Hall in its holiday frippery, in honour of Orthodox Christmas. It's also a nice reminder of what blue sky looks like, as the past few days have been decidedly dreary grey and rainy.

Little Charmer

From this home to yours, Happy New Year from New Westminster!

Happy Holidays!

New West's Christmas tree, located in the square at the foot of 8th Street.

Cosy

Two of my favourite little houses. Thankfully, residents of New Westminster are more fond of restoring older homes than knocking them down to build box-like behemoths as is popular in Vancouver and Richmond. The home on the left is a B&B, and at night that have a twee display of Christmas lights in the front garden: elves, peppermint sticks, reindeer...

Wreath

Passed this Victorian style house refashioned as a hair salon whilst on my way to the Royal City Farmers' Market.

Penguins

Even the pawn shops get dressed up for the holidays!

BOO!

Happy Hallowe'en from New Westminster!

(I love how that one ghost is popping out from the attic window!)