Richmond’s biggest Christmas parade is back.
The Steveston Santa Claus Parade, hosted by the Richmond Fire Fighters Association (IAFF Local 1286), takes place Christmas Eve.
The parade begins at 6 p.m. at 3211 Regent Street and runs up and down Pleasant, Georgia, Garry, Richmond and Broadway streets, largely between Second and Sixth avenues. The parade ends at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Chatham Street (next to the Little Cantina and Mega Sushi).
Note that there may be last minute tweaks to the route, due to construction.
Once again, costumed characters will be present throughout the parade and, of course, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
Co-organizer Jack Beetstra said donations will be “happily accepted” along the route, for the Richmond Food Bank.
You can follow the parade via the @StevestonSanta Twitter account. If you attend the parade, flag some of your great photos to the Richmond News on Twitter using the hashtag #StevestonSanta, or send them directly to @TheRichmondNews.
