42nd Annual Historic Downtown Christmas Parade with Santa and Mrs. Claus ringing in the holiday season -- Photo: Tracey Petersen
Sonora, CA — Thousands of revelers filled Washington Street in downtown Sonora for the 42nd Annual Historic Christmas Parade to welcome the holiday season and the main attraction, Santa Claus.
Last night, the crowd cheered, clapped, and tapped their toes as bands, like the Sonora High Golden Regiment, and colorful lights twinkled on floats along with dance groups, captivating everyone. Christmas characters topped floats, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Abominable Snowman, and the Grinch, who received boos from the crowd. Horses and dogs were barking in the season.
Rolling down the roadway were fire engines, CAL Fire bulldozers, antique cars, hot rods with custom modifications, and jeeps demonstrating their hydraulics. Then came the moment that drew the loudest screams: Santa and Mrs. Claus, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Click on the video and image boxes to see several of the sights from downtown Sonora.
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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