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Thousands expected for this year’s Santa Claus parade in Vancouver

Courtesy: @RogersSCParade, Twitter

It’s going to be very busy in downtown Vancouver today as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to line the streets for the Santa Claus parade.

The big guy in the red and white suit will be on hand to greet children of all ages.

The parade, which features 3,500 participants, starts at 1 p.m., but there will be family-friendly events starting at 10:30 a.m.

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Some of the holiday festivities include face painting and writing letters to Jolly Old St. Nicholas.

Volunteers from the food bank will also be on hand to take cash and food donations.

The parade will also feature more than 60 marching bands, choirs, festive floats and community groups.

The parade starts at Georgia and Broughton, travels east on Georgia, turns south on Howe and finishes at Howe and Davie.

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