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Santa Claus visits Vancouver for annual parade

Around 300,000 people will flood downtown Vancouver for the 10th annual Santa Claus Parade Sunday. Santa Claus Parade

If you’re in downtown Vancouver Sunday expect traffic delays and road closures due to the Santa Claus Parade.

The 10th annual event, which draws up to 300,000 people each year, starts at 1 p.m. on West Georgia and Broughton streets.

The parade moves east to Howe Street and then south to Davie Street.

FULL LIST OF ROAD CLOSURES:

Family-friendly festivities began Sunday morning, including live music, dance and a station where kids can write letters to Santa.

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The parade has more than 3,500 participants, including 65 marching bands, choirs, festive floats, and community groups.

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PARADE ROUTE:

After the parade, Santa will be available in Robson Square to pose with children.

The event is in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society and parade-goers are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation.

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