Santa Speedo Sprint 2014

Because nothing says "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays" like an inflatable shark and a crowd of cheerful people in colorful underwear running down Lark Street on a cold, wet December afternoon!

Abandoned House

A festive, candy-adorned gingerbread house left on the window ledge of Key Bank at Lark Street and Washington Avenue.

Santa Speedo Sprint 2013

Yes, it's THAT time of year again.  The annual Santa Speedo Sprint dashed down Lark Street from Madison to Washington Avenue (and back again).  There were quite a few familiar faces, plus a goat this year.

There's a full album on my Facebook profile (it's set to Public so anyone can take a look).

Christmas Eve Snowman

We might still get a white Christmas (if the weather reports can be believed), but in the meantime, here's a snowman on the Empire State Plaza.  This rather exuberant little frost fellow was spotted on Christmas Eve as the ice rink was shutting down for the day and was made from the pile left behind by the Zamboni. 

The Gingerbread Man

A cheerful gingerbread man and candy canes form a nice window display on Lark Street.  I remember when this was the old Beverwyck Restaurant; now it's the Hollywood Cafe.

Shiny Holidays

A shimmering and festive wreath outside a Lark Street business.

Ready To Sprint

Scantily-clad runners ready the sleigh for the dash down Lark Street during the annual Santa Speedo Sprint.

The quality isn't perfect, but here's video of the race itself heading north on Lark Street.

Willett Snowman

A large snowman waves to passersby on Willett Street.  This inflatable ice gent stands on the balcony of the Charles Lansing Pruyn house.  The house was designed by Potter & Robertson, the same architects responsible for the Pruyn Building on North Pearl Street.

Holiday Prep

A crew works to position this year's Christmas tree on the Empire State Plaza with the Capitol and Justice Building in the background.  Maybe it's the angle, but I think this one is a little shorter than last year's tree.

Holiday Cheers

A Christmas tree decorated with corks outside a wine shop at the corner of Lark and State Streets.

Dressed For The Holidays

A young woman dressed as the infamous Leg Lamp from A Christmas Story. One of the more creative costumes at my favorite holiday event, the annual Santa Speedo Sprint on Lark Street.