The pot belly pig was back in the parade this year as it celebrated 25 years as a company.
And Herbie made an appearance down Mission Drive.
As well as the horse drawn carriage that takes people around the city daily for a small fee.
This year’s Danish Maid, Gabrielle Heron holds tradition as her mother, sister and cousin were all previous Danish maids and her gown was especially designed after her mother’s.
Vikings were in the house as always with their ship rolling down main street.
And this year’s grand marshal was one of the original founders of Solvang Petti Pfau.
There was even more to see in the Artisian Marketplace from 10-4.
Iron knitting to create beautiful jewelry.
The bracelets were sold here.
And handpainted fans and bookshelf were also sold at the maketplace.
And heading the parade celebrating, “How Sweet it is.”, the color guard carried both the California Flag and the Danish one down Mission Drive.
In the Viking Encampment visitors could see just how the Vikings lived.
As well as the food they ate.
Real Viking answered questions.
And children got to see the weapons that they used as well.
The Snowflake festival was a way of bringing out the community of Tarzana to the Cultural Center for a Sunday afternoon of fun and games for the children while parents could do some holiday shopping in the park. The festival lasted from 10-4 and provided, arts and crafts, face painting and even snow in California.
The annual Snowflake festival in Tarzana, Calif, invited families to a day of fun at the center on Sunday Dec. 3, 2016
Children could race down man made snow hills on sleds for just two tickets.
Or sip hot chocolate and snacks while enjoying the sun.
And of course Santa welcomed kids to have their pictures taken in his photo area.
And kids got creative with finger paints and a pickup truck.
A tutoring group offered its services for children who may need help in school.
And still more arts and crafts were available for kids to create masterpieces.
At just a dollar a ticket there were several activities to keep kids entertained while parents shopped.
Including a giant space ship bounce house that held their attention for hours.
There were various hand made jewelry gift sets
And at Ruth’s treasures, there were gifts for all ages featuring a variety of popular characters.
The Snowflake festival was a way of bringing out the community of Tarzana 
to the Cultural Center for a Sunday afternoon of fun and games for the children while parents could do some holiday shopping in the park. The festival lasted from 10-4 and provided, arts and crafts, face painting and even snow in California.
