Santa Claus arrived in grand style in Elora on Nov. 27

Ho Ho Ho - He made it kids! Santa Claus arrived in Elora on Nov. 27 to much fanfare. And he proved to be a real crowd-pleaser. Photo by Bill Longshaw

In person at last - After not much social gathering last year, Elora threw down the red carpet for Santa and his pals during this year’s Santa Claus Parade, held Nov. 27. Photo by Bill Longshaw

Charlie Brown Christmas - It was a Charlie Brown Christmas theme for this float in the Elora Lions Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 27, one of many well decorated and lit floats of the night. Photo by Kelly Waterhouse

Famous cast - Some famous faces took part in the Elora Lions Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 27, including Micky and Minnie Mouse, Dora the Explorer and Paw Patrol. Photo by Kelly Waterhouse

Vintage trucks decorated in holiday style added to the Elora Lions Santa Claus parade on Nov. 27. Photo by Bill Longshaw

Jolly Santa - Before the real Santa Claus arrived through along the parade route, the team at DeBoers Equipment, in Elora, brought a giant infatable version of the big man to the Elora Lions Santa Claus parade. Photo by Kelly Waterhouse

All lit up - The Geddes Street Market team took part in the Elora Lions Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 27. Photo by Kelly Waterhouse

It takes a village - Thanking the sponsors of this year’s Elora Lions Santa Claus Parade, this float posted the names of local businesses that offer donations and support to make this year’s event happen. Photo by Kelly Waterhouse