The downtown parade attracted a crowd of about 1,500 people, who
filled the street and watched 51 groups parade through
downtown.
The downtown parade attracted a crowd of about 1,500 people, who filled the street and watched 51 groups parade through downtown.
Hundreds of children also took the opportunity to hop on Santa’s lap and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. “The downtown did a really great job,” said Susan Valenta, president of the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce. “It was one of the best ones ever.”