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Photos: Napa Lighted Christmas Parade Brings Santa Claus To Town

Tap-dancing Christmas trees and Santa on his sleigh were among 48 entries in the festive Napa parade that attracted thousands of spectators.

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Tap-dancing Christmas trees take part in the 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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Santa Claus cruises through downtown Napa on his sleigh during the 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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California Highway Patrol takes part in the 2021 Napa LIghted Christmas Parade, Saturday, Nov. 27. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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Napa County Sheriff's Office takes part in the 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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A vintage Napa police car makes an appearance Saturday for the 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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The 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade is held Saturday, Nov. 27. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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The 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade is held Saturday, Nov. 27. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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The 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade is held Saturday, Nov. 27. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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The 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade is held Saturday, Nov. 27. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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The 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade is held Saturday, Nov. 27. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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The 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade is held Saturday, Nov. 27. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)
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The 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade is held Saturday, Nov. 27. ((Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com))
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The Vintage High School Marching Band takes part in the 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas parade. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

NAPA, CA — Santa Claus cruising through downtown Napa and tap-dancing Christmas trees were all part of the excitement Saturday evening during the 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade.

Weather conditions were perfect as thousands of spectators lined Second and Third streets to cheer for 48 parade entries.

The California Highway Patrol's "CHiPs For Kids" toy drive float kicked off the 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade right on time at 5 p.m. at Second and Wilson streets.

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CHP kicks off the 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade Saturday, Nov. 27, with its "CHiPs For Kids" Toy Drive float. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

Parade-goers watched from City of Napa parking structures, grassy areas at county buildings, and curbside.

Spectators at the 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade, Saturday, Nov. 27. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

A bride along with her wedding party watched from the outdoor seating area at a restaurant across from the courthouse along the parade route.

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A bridal party stops to watch the Napa Christmas Parade go by Saturday, Nov. 27. (Photo by Al Francis/Napasonomaphotos.com)

Extra safety precautions for the parade were put in place with large city trucks and maintenance trucks blocking all street access to the parade to block any unwanted vehicles.

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Thousands line the streets of downtown Napa to watch the 2021 Napa Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, Nov. 27. (Photo by Al Francis/ Napasonomaphotos.com)

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