Santa Claus makes his seasonal arrival on a balmy Saturday afternoon during the annual Christnas parade at Cloverdale.
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After traveling down Main Street, Santa later takes up residence in his nearby house, hosting youngsters like the wide-eyed Kristy Whiitaker, 10, daughter of Mandy and T.J. Whitaker, Cloverdale.
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Meanwhile, Cloverdale parade marshal Joyce Johnson waves from the back of a red Buick Wildcat convertible, and the lively Red Hatters group (below) tosses candy from atop its colorful float.
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