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Santa is driven down Prospect Street toward La Jolla Rec Center, where children wait to meet him at the post-parade Holiday Festival. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)
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La Jolla Christmas Parade 2014

Santa is driven down Prospect Street toward La Jolla Rec Center, where children wait to meet him at the post-parade Holiday Festival. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Santa is driven down Prospect Street toward La Jolla Rec Center, where children wait to meet him at the post-parade Holiday Festival. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

All Hallows Academy of La Jolla receives the ‘Most Original’ float award. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

All Hallows Academy of La Jolla receives the ‘Most Original’ float award. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Ooh La La Dance Academy receives the ‘Most Holiday Spirit’ award. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Ooh La La Dance Academy receives the ‘Most Holiday Spirit’ award. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

The La Jolla Town Council shows its civic and holiday spirit. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

The La Jolla Town Council shows its civic and holiday spirit. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

The La Jolla Kiwanis Club fills a flatbed with holiday cheer. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

The La Jolla Kiwanis Club fills a flatbed with holiday cheer. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Parade chairperson Ann Kerr Bache is thanked with a banner this year for her longtime efforts as the event’s lead organizer. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Parade chairperson Ann Kerr Bache is thanked with a banner this year for her longtime efforts as the event’s lead organizer. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

La Jolla High School’s new P.E. Marching Band participates in the Christmas Parade for the first time. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

La Jolla High School’s new P.E. Marching Band participates in the Christmas Parade for the first time. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

The La Jolla Country Day School Marching Band takes part in the La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014.

The La Jolla Country Day School Marching Band takes part in the La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. (Pat Sherman)

There is nothing like a parade to spark a child’s imagination. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

There is nothing like a parade to spark a child’s imagination. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

The parade included 17 equestrian entries and 50 riders. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

The parade included 17 equestrian entries and 50 riders. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Festively festooned canine companions join in the holiday spirit during this year’s parade. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Festively festooned canine companions join in the holiday spirit during this year’s parade. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Festively festooned canine companions join in the holiday spirit during this year’s parade. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Festively festooned canine companions join in the holiday spirit during this year’s parade. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Festively festooned canine companions join in the holiday spirit during this year’s parade. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Festively festooned canine companions join in the holiday spirit during this year’s parade. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

San Diego French-American School students wear red berets, while accompanied by an iconic Eiffel Tower. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

San Diego French-American School students wear red berets, while accompanied by an iconic Eiffel Tower. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

San Diego French-American School students wear red berets, while accompanied by an iconic Eiffel Tower. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

San Diego French-American School students wear red berets, while accompanied by an iconic Eiffel Tower. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Nothing says cute Christmas like a cuddly teddy bear. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Nothing says cute Christmas like a cuddly teddy bear. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County carts along the parade route. A Goodwill store opened on Girard Avenue in La Jolla earlier in the year. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County carts along the parade route. A Goodwill store opened on Girard Avenue in La Jolla earlier in the year. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Innovation Marshal Greg McKee of CONNECT. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Innovation Marshal Greg McKee of CONNECT. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

The Grinch takes a reprieve from grief to get in on the parade action. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

The Grinch takes a reprieve from grief to get in on the parade action. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Grossmont High School’s Royal Blue Regiment makes its way down Prospect Street. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Grossmont High School’s Royal Blue Regiment makes its way down Prospect Street. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Special guests riding in this year’s parade included honorary queens with various titles and affiliations. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Special guests riding in this year’s parade included honorary queens with various titles and affiliations. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

La Jolla Volleyball spikes its way through the Village. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

La Jolla Volleyball spikes its way through the Village. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Old Mission Beach Athletic Club return for another year. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Old Mission Beach Athletic Club return for another year. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Civic Marshal Phyllis Minick with husband, Stan. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Civic Marshal Phyllis Minick with husband, Stan. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

The parade included 17 equestrian entries and 50 riders. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

The parade included 17 equestrian entries and 50 riders. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

The parade included 17 equestrian entries and 50 riders. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

The parade included 17 equestrian entries and 50 riders. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

A little Scottish flair never hurts. This year's parade included 14 bands. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

A little Scottish flair never hurts. This year’s parade included 14 bands. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Boy Scout Troop 506, chartered at La Jolla United Methodist Church, joins the festivities. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Boy Scout Troop 506, chartered at La Jolla United Methodist Church, joins the festivities. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Southwest Middle School’s mariachi band, under the direction of Keith Ballard. This year's parade included 14 bands. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Southwest Middle School’s mariachi band, under the direction of Keith Ballard. This year’s parade included 14 bands. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Surf Diva surf school of La Jolla Shores makes waves down Girard Avenue. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Surf Diva surf school of La Jolla Shores makes waves down Girard Avenue. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

El Cajon-based Unarius Academy of Science adds color to the parade with its UFO car. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

El Cajon-based Unarius Academy of Science adds color to the parade with its UFO car. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

As her father Blake Allen watches, Celia Allen, 8, of La Jolla gets a festive face from artist Jake Ferrin, after the parade at the Rec Center’s Holiday Festival. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

As her father Blake Allen watches, Celia Allen, 8, of La Jolla gets a festive face from artist Jake Ferrin, after the parade at the Rec Center’s Holiday Festival. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Pacific Beach residents Cami Lee (left) and Everly Syz, both 5, sit with Saint Nick during the Holiday Festival. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Pacific Beach residents Cami Lee (left) and Everly Syz, both 5, sit with Saint Nick during the Holiday Festival. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Carter Brown, 5, gets surfing tips at Surf Diva’s instructional booth for children at the post-parade Holiday Festival. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Carter Brown, 5, gets surfing tips at Surf Diva’s instructional booth for children at the post-parade Holiday Festival. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Jackson Brown, 7, gets surfing tips at Surf Diva’s instructional booth for children at the post-parade Holiday Festival. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Jackson Brown, 7, gets surfing tips at Surf Diva’s instructional booth for children at the post-parade Holiday Festival. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Auvid Mirhossseini in the Venter Institute’s DiscoverGenomics! mobile lab explains how a mud battery works to Leila and Lalo Rodriguez, ages 9 and 5, and Aleah Maherommaghsh, 9. The Venter mobile lab in a truck was among the activities for families at the post-parade Holiday Festival held at the La Jolla Recreation Center. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Auvid Mirhossseini in the Venter Institute’s DiscoverGenomics! mobile lab explains how a mud battery works to Leila and Lalo Rodriguez, ages 9 and 5, and Aleah Maherommaghsh, 9. The Venter mobile lab in a truck was among the activities for families at the post-parade Holiday Festival held at the La Jolla Recreation Center. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

Leila Laumann, 10, of La Jolla, checks out a microscope in the Venter Institute’s mobile lab in a truck It was among the activities for families at the post-parade Holiday Festival held at the La Jolla Recreation Center. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014)

Leila Laumann, 10, of La Jolla, checks out a microscope in the Venter Institute’s mobile lab in a truck It was among the activities for families at the post-parade Holiday Festival held at the La Jolla Recreation Center. (La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival — Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014) (Pat Sherman)

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