Photos from Port Jefferson's 23rd Annual Charles Dickens Festival

Getting ready for the parade to start

In character, Bob Evans aka Mr. Bumble, Kelly Netusil, Sowerberry

Festive decorations adorned the village

Santa, aka Vincent Sanfilippo

The ferry brought visitors to the village of Port Jefferson to enjoy the many activities held during the festival

Fortunes Follies as the Society of the Asylum for Destitute Sailors

Backstage Dancers at the opening ceremony

Jennifer Hildreth

Co-Honoree of the festival Kathy O'Sullivan, Maggie Loschiabo, former mayor of Port Jefferson Jeanne Garant

The festival is officially called to commence

Mayor, Village of Port Jefferson Margot Garant, Dickens Mayor Ben Evolent

Pt Jefferson Mayor, Margot Garant

Opening ceremony

Knot World Pretzels served hot pretzels with a side of mustard

The very talented duo, Mike Bracciodieta, Brian Mori-Pt. Jeff Library Maintenance, created The Grinch

Gary Hawrylko, Lyn Mansueto, Doris Hawrylko, John Rotter

Griffin age 13, Evan age 13

The parade

The parade

The parade route concluded down by the harbor for the opening ceremony

The parade festivities

The parade festivities

Father Christmas aboard the Port Jefferson Ferry float

Backstage dancers waved to the crowd and handed out candy to the children watching the parade

The dancers of Backstage

The parade festivities

Village of Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant led the parade through the streets of the village

Village of Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant led the parade through the streets of the village

Village of Port Jefferson Mayor Margot Garant led the parade through the streets of the village

Father Christmas

The parade festivities

Frank Martinez, Melissa Hayes

Festival of Trees

Bridgehampton National Bank sponsored tree

Alex Zaho, Emily Chen, Averie age 7, Kirah age 3

Ice skating on the harbor by The Rinx

The 23rd Annual Charles Dickens Festival in the Village of Port Jefferson was held the weekend of December 1–2, 2018. A festive, holiday parade and opening ceremony kicked off the festival, which was enjoyed by visitors from near and far.