Four-year-old Camille Richardson was wide-eyed in anticipation as she sat safely upon mom Lisa's shoulders.

With fire red hair, stilt dancer "Andra" prepared the fire equipment for the big show.

Karen Fraser brought little two-month-old Jacob along to see what was happening.

Five-year-old Chelsea Forbes made a sparkly lantern to show off in the parade with Desiree Young.

North Van Arts Council members Anne Marie Reinholdt (left) and Debrah Burleson were dressed as flowers of the night.

The Hawkins family took to the street to be in the parade. From left: son Jason, mom Susan, dad Tom and son Steven.

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It was a great night for families as the Young family will attest to. From left: mom Mary Ella, son Willem and dad Wayne.

Candy apples get your attention every time. Sean King (left) came out with Dayna Woodman, who also just happens to be a NS News carrier.

Barbara (left) and Mike Raynor (right) brought along Japanese student Megumi Takasu.

A very special magic ball for eight-year-old Siobhan Kane, seen here with mom Lenore.

They are undoubtedly the most enterprising boys you'll ever meet. Selling "Love Lights" were Max Sidhu (from left), Cody Wilson and Dustin Dubiel.

Lighting up the night was Nicole Wei (from left), mom Vicky Wei and friend Taylor Porter.

John Adams calls himself "the blue bee keeper" as he tried to keep girlfirend/performer .Deborah Neville from flying away.