Santa makes triumphant return to Dundas Street for 2021 London Santa Claus Parade
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After COVID-19 forced organizers to alter plans last year, Londoners were eager to welcome Santa and his merry helpers back to Dundas Street for the 2021 Santa Claus Parade.
After COVID-19 forced organizers to alter plans last year, Londoners were eager to welcome Santa and his merry helpers back to Dundas Street for the 2021 Santa Claus Parade.
The 2020 Santa Claus parade was switched to a drive-in display at the London airport after the city decided it would not issue permits in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 due to a large gathering.
There were thousands of people along the parade route for the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season on Saturday.
The parade, the 65th annual since the event began in 1956, got underway at 6 p.m., starting in the east end and going west down Dundas to Ridout Street.
The theme this year is “A Cartoon Christmas.”
Two weeks ago, Ontario lifted capacity limits at outdoor, organized public events to allow for Remembrance Day ceremonies and Santa Claus parades.
Although some cities, like Toronto, opted not to do a traditional Santa Claus parade, Londoners were excited to welcome the return of a regular parade.
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