Leesburg
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Yesterday crowds came out and lined the streets to see the Christmas and Holiday Parade in Leesburg, Virginia. This parade is an annual tradition that celebrates the festive season.
On the morning of Sat., Dec. 8, crowds lined up early along the streets of Leesburg's historic district anticipating the town's Annual Christmas and Holiday Parade.
The parade follows the town's annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony that
took place on Friday night and featured a musical evening which included school performances and a holiday sing-a-long. Additionally, a message was given by Leesburg Mayor Kristen Umstattd.
The parade kicked off at 10 a.m. and lasted just under an hour as many families stood along the sides of historic King Street. Participants in this year's parade
included many businesses, civic groups, organizations, teams and other community groups.
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The Knights of Columbus were one of the first groups marching in the parade.
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Shepherds, angels and wise men wave to the crowds.
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A large John Deere tractor pulls this festive group as they wave to crowds. The baby to the right had a Santa hat on earlier in the morning and looked simply adorable.
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A local division of the Fraternal Order of Police coming down King Street in a classic police car.
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There were several pairs of dogs that marched through the parade route.
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The Leesburg Volunteer Fire Department was all dressed up for the occasion.
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Frosty and Rudolph riding down King Street
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Leesburg Police pulled several kids through the parade in these 55 gallon drum carts.
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Kids had a blast picking up candy canes and other types of goodies that were passed out by parade participants. Digital Journal even observed one dental business handing out tooth brushes.
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River Riders came down from Harper's Ferry, West Virginia to participate in the parade.
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One group sang festive music as their float passed down King Street
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Dancers from a local dance school perform for parade attendees in this weekend's Christmas and Holiday parade.
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Girl Scout Troop 352 waves to the crowds and gives out candy to the kids.
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Many businesses participated in this year's festive parade in Leesburg. Here are participants from a local jewelry store.
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A truck decorated with Girl Scout Cookie boxes pulls a Girl Scout float down King Street
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The Chick-fi-A mascot waves to parade attendees in a classic Chevy car.
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Santa arrived in a classic car waving to crowds that lined up and down both sides of Leesburg's King Street.
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Frosty and Rudolph stayed around after the parade and met with the kids.
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