Downtown Gilroy was all aglow with holiday cheer Saturday, Dec. 1 during its annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting celebration.The all-day event, attended by nearly 5,000 people and sponsored by the Downtown Business Association, included a doggie dress-up, vendor booths, entertainment and an evening parade and tree lighting ceremony.The parade included 44 entrants, among them local schools, community groups and businesses, as well as 6-year-old grand marshall Bennett Longanbach and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.
