Chatsworth Locals Celebrate The Holidays With Parade And Festival

CHATSWORTH, CA — Chatsworth locals came together Sunday to celebrate the holiday season at a parade and festival organized by the Kiwanis Club.

The Kiwanis Club of Chatsworth, a branch of an international organization, was founded in 1994 to help support local children through community service and mentorship.

The parade, "Joy To The World," made its way down Devonshire Street from Jordan Avenue to Lurline Avenue. Once the parade hit Lurline, the event turned into a festival with live music, food trucks and children's activities, Los Angeles Daily News reported.

Special guests included former Dodger catcher Steve Yeager, LA Daily News reported, and Senator Henry Stern.

The parade usually has around 1,500 participants and over 7,000 spectators from Chatsworth and surrounding towns, according to the Kiwanis Club's website. The parade has been happening annually for over 35 years, and the festival was added to the roster around 15 years ago.

The parade was cosponsored by Councilmember John Lee, the Chatsworth and Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce, the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council and more.