[StBernard] Santa and Mrs. Claus roll through the streets of Chalmette in the St. Bernard Christmas Parade

[Westley Annis]

Santa and Mrs. Claus roll through the streets of Chalmette in the St.
Bernard Christmas Parade 

 

Families lined the streets for the annual St. Bernard Christmas Parade
December 4. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted children from their perch on the
last float surrounded by elves who gathered children's letters to Santa.
This year's Christmas Parade organized by the Celebrate St. Bernard
Committee and the St. Bernard Tourist Commission had 26 units and seven
floats culminating with the one holding Santa and Mrs. Claus. This parade
was larger than last year's parade which was the first since Hurricane
Katrina.  The parade ended at Torres Park Community Playground with an
after-parade party featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus. 

 

The parade included bands from Chalmette High School and Andrew Jackson,
Trist and St. Bernard middle schools. In addition to the bands, other
kid-friendly entertainment and units included several storybook characters
as well as McGruff of the Sheriff's Office, Sparky from the Fire Department,
and a special appearance by The Grinch. The Chalmette High School
Ambassadors filled in as Santa's elves for the parade walking alongside the
float for the route. 

 

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