Photographs of the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade

photo by: John Young

A horse drawn stage coach sponsored by Dunn's Landing and Event Facility, in Wellsville, makes its way down Massachusetts Street during the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: John Young

A covered horse drawn covered buggy sponsored by Murray house Company, from Mankato, makes its way past onlookers as it travels down Massachusetts Street during the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Members of the Nicodemus Buffalo Soldier Association ride in the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade.

photo by: John Young

A horse drawn wagon sponsored by Larry, Bonnie and Andrew Cumpton, of Butler, Mo., makes its way down Massachusetts Street during the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: John Young

A rider on horseback from the Victorian Ladies Club, in Oskaloosa, waves at spectators lined up along Massachusetts Street during the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A young girl watches the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on the shoulders of her father.

photo by: John Young

Santa Claus waves to children as he makes his way down Massachusetts Street on horseback during the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A miniature horse pulls a cart and rider in the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade

photo by: John Young

Five-year-old Adelaide Harrison, of Kansas City, Mo., steps out into Massachusetts Street while holding a green balloon as she eagerly awaits for the start of the the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: John Young

Thousands of spectators line both sides of Massachusetts Street as horse drawn carriages go past during the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

An antler-wearing dog rides a wagon in the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade.

photo by: John Young

Horses were not the only animals featured in the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday, as Leslie Owen, of Paola, drives a donkey drawn buggy down Massachusetts Street on Saturday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Two young girls share a saddle as the ride their horse down Massachusetts St. during the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade.

photo by: John Young

A team of horses is decked out in sleigh bells during the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: John Young

A dog catches a ride with Frank Burkdoll, of Lyndon, as he drives a horse drawn wagon down Massachusetts Street during the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: John Young

Children decked out in Santa hats watch as horses trot past going down Massachusetts Street during the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A mule and rider participate in the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade.

photo by: John Young

A tinsel decorated wagon wheel was part of the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: John Young

Santa's elves make their way down Massachusetts Street on horseback during the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: John Young

After being rescued by the Lawrence Fire Department from the roof of Weaver's on Friday evening, Santa Claus hung around Lawrence to take part in the 23rd annual Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Saturday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Three young boys enjoy watching the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.