IN PICTURES: Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Parade brings cheer—and a little chill
With a little chill in the air and locals lining the street, the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Parade brought holiday cheer to those in attendance on Saturday.
Parade goers were dressed warm with some wrapped up in blankets as they waited to see who would pass by as the parade made its way up Daisy Avenue from Hill Street to Pacific Coast Highway.
The parade usually attracts a lot of local families that return year after year to come out and visit with old friends and family.
“It’s not a destination, this one has a hometown feel,” said local resident Veronica Scott.
Local schools, Boy and Girls Scout troops, businesses, dignitaries, police and fire personnel, horses and more entertained the crowd as they passed down Daisy.
Seven-year-old Hazel Scott said, “It’s my favorite, I love the horses.”
The kids faces lit up with excitement when Santa appeared in his sleigh on top of a fire truck, wrapping up the 66th Annual Daisy Lane parade.
These little ones are all smiles as they wave to the crowd in the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
Street vendors sell light up items to guests at the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
The Long Beach City College Viking Carolers make their way in the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
The Long Beach Airport Float greets the crowd in the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
Emerson Tigers dance their way down the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
A crowd favorite, the horses make their way in the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
The Long Beach Fire Department rounds up the parade with Santa in the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
The local iIrl Scouts hand out candy to the parade watchers during the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
The crowd enjoys bubble from the passing floats in the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
The Poly High School Marching Band entertain the crowd in the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
Hoover Middle School Cheers get ready to make their way in the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
Dressed and ready to entertain the crowd, these dogs with LARPBO Dog Training will be participating in the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
The Long Beach Transit makes its way down the parade route in the 66th Annual Daisy Avenue Christmas Tree Lane Parade Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Long Beach. Photo by Tracey Roman
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