The 57th annual Pacoima Christmas Parade, presented by the Pacoima Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Dec. 14 thrilled the crowd, especially the children, as it traveled from Pacoima City Hall down Van Nuys Boulevard to Herrick Avenue.
The beloved tradition in Pacoima included marching bands, car and motorcycle clubs, dance groups, equestrians and drill teams. Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath was grand marshall, Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez waved to the crowd from a vintage fire truck, and L.A. City Attorney Hydee Soto traveled in a blue Dodgers hotrod.
Children cheered to see Oogie Boogie and The Grinch, and the San Fernando High School band wowed everyone along the route.
LA City Attorney Hydee Soto in a blue LA Dodgers hotrod at the 57th Pacoima Christmas Parade Saturday, Pacoima CA. Dec14, 2024 (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)
San Fernando High School band start the 57th Pacoima Christmas Parade Saturday, Pacoima CA. Dec14, 2024 (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)
LAPD motor team start the 57th Pacoima Christmas Parade Saturday, Pacoima CA. Dec14, 2024 (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)
Horse riders make their way by the crowd at the 57th Pacoima Christmas Parade Saturday, Pacoima CA. Dec14, 2024 (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)
US Mail truck helps Santa with the packages at the 57th Pacoima Christmas Parade Saturday, Pacoima CA. Dec14, 2024 (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)
Disney’s Oogie Boogie makes an appearance at the 57th Pacoima Christmas Parade Saturday, Pacoima CA. Dec14, 2024 (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)
Santa gets some last minute texting before the 57th Pacoima Christmas Parade Saturday, Pacoima CA. Dec14, 2024 (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)
A big Grinch passes by in a Tesla Cyber Truck at the 57th Pacoima Christmas Parade Saturday, Pacoima CA. Dec14, 2024 (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)
A Christmas tree gets a little help at the 57th Pacoima Christmas Parade Saturday, Pacoima CA. Dec14, 2024 (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)
The Grinch chats with a Christmas hoodie at the 57th Pacoima Christmas Parade Saturday, Pacoima CA. Dec14, 2024 (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)
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LA City Attorney Hydee Soto in a blue LA Dodgers hotrod at the 57th Pacoima Christmas Parade Saturday, Pacoima CA. Dec14, 2024 (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)
Parade organizers had invited the public to “a spectacular day of fun, community, and celebration at the Pacoima Parade” — a day filled with colorful floats and local talent that lit up the streets.” And they reminded everyone that the parade was an “amazing opportunity to connect with your neighbors.”
