Santa spreads cheer during annual parade

People lined Main Street to enjoy the sights and sounds of the annual Santa Claus parade Saturday

Dec. 4, 2012 4:00 p.m.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus wave to those who took in the annual Penticton Santa Claus parade Saturday evening.

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Nativity displays draw crowds

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