Despite rain, FWB Christmas Parade ushers in the holiday season. View the photos.

Michael Snyder, Northwest Florida Daily News

FORT WALTON BEACH — The threat of rain could not dampen the spirits of people who lined Eglin Parkway on Monday night to watch the 2021 Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade.

More than 60 entries brought the holiday cheer with music, candies and beads.

The annual Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade was able to dodge the rain Monday night to entertain young and old along Eglin Parkway.
The annual Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade was able to dodge the rain Monday night to entertain young and old along Eglin Parkway.

The 50-plus years tradition is organized by the city's Parks and Recreation Department.

Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade participants handed out trinkets to fans who lined Eglin Parkway on Monday night.
Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade participants handed out trinkets to fans who lined Eglin Parkway on Monday night.

Santa Claus closed out the parade waving from atop a Fort Walton Beach firetruck.

Santa Claus waves to the crowd Monday night at the conclusion of the Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade.
Santa Claus waves to the crowd Monday night at the conclusion of the Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade.

This article originally appeared on Northwest Florida Daily News: Photos: Fort Walton Beach Christmas Parade celebrates holiday season