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Pandemic Can't Keep Santa Away From Southold: Photos

An annual Santa parade hosted by the Southold Fire Department had joyful spectators dancing in the street.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus made a stop at the Southold Fire Department Saturday. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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Santa and Mrs. Claus were the stars of the show at the Southold Fire Department's annual Santa parade. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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The annual Santa parade delighted young and old in Southold. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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Fire trucks were aglow with lights in Southold. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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No pandemic could stop the Southold Fire Department from keeping holiday magic alive. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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Fire officials were happy to see the public dancing in the street with joy during the parade. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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Christmas magic was alive and well at the Southold Fire Department's annual Santa parade. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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Children were delighted by the brightly illuminated fire trucks. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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Young and old enjoyed the festivities. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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Fire trucks were decorated for the annual Santa parade presented by the Southold Fire Department. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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Holiday magic illuminated the night. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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The Santa parade was enjoyed by families who turned out for the socially distanced fun. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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The floats and brightly lit fire trucks delighted those who turned out for the parade. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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Santa made a stop in Southold Saturday. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)
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Santa waved to kids at the parade. (Courtesy Southold Fire Department.)

SOUTHOLD, NY — No pandemic could stop Santa from bringing his Christmas magic to Southold on Saturday: Members of the Southold Fire Department worked as hard as Santa's elves to create spectacular truck displays for the annual Santa Parade.

The parade kicked off at Southold High School and headed along Main Road to the Southold Fire Department. Beautifully decorated firetrucks aglow with lights, along with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves, delighted young and old.

"The looks of delight on the faces of the children —and adults — were priceless," the fire department said. "The members of Hook and Ladder, Packard Hose, and Protection Engine Company would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2021!"

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The parade was a moment of joy during a year that's been difficult for many.

"It was so nice to see people dancing in the streets and clapping," said Southold Fire Department Chief Peggy Killian.

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