Julefest kicks off holiday season in Poulsbo

At dusk, the Poulsbo Sons of Norway Vikings escort the Lucia Bride by boat to shore at Waterfront Park in Poulsbo, where she lights the annual bonfire after the Viking King makes the Winter Solstice Proclamation. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

A procession of Vikings waits for the Lucia Bride to arrive at Liberty Bay Dec. 3 in Poulsbo.

A proud Viking.

A procession of Vikings waits for the Lucia Bride to arrive at Liberty Bay Dec. 3 in Poulsbo.

A procession of Vikings waits for the Lucia Bride to arrive at Liberty Bay Dec. 3 in Poulsbo.

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A procession of Vikings waits for the Lucia Bride to arrive at Liberty Bay Dec. 3 in Poulsbo.

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A procession of Vikings waits for the Lucia Bride to arrive at Liberty Bay Dec. 3 in Poulsbo.