After that turkey carcass has been licked clean and everyone’s kind of come out of the food coma, that means we have a green (and red!) light to let the Christmas festivities begin.

And what better way to kick off the holidays than by dressing your dog like old St. Nick and taking part in Santa’s Doggie Parade on Nov. 26 in Avila Beach? Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and the parade starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Avila Beach Promenade. The suggested donation is $5. Don’t forget the poop bags! Visit avilabeachcc.com for more information.