It was a bright, sunny day Saturday, and it was a bright welcome that Santa Claus received as he arrived back in Bolton. He was bringing up the end of the annual Santa Claus Parade, hosted by the Bolton Kinsmen.

Members of the Sandhill Pipes and Drums were marching near the start of the parade.
Photos by Bill Rea

Players in the Caledon Bandits’ organization were waving to the crowds from this large float.

The cheerleaders from the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness in Bolton were entertaining the crowd.

Amber Gallaugher from Mulmur brought her 10-month-old son Grady to get a good look at Santa Claus as he rode by.

Bolton Fair Ambassador Ashley Harding was representing the Albion and Bolton Agricultural Society in the parade.

Representatives of Caledon Hills Fellowship Baptist Church were handing out DVDs, The Life of Jesus Through the Eyes of Children.

These members of Canadian Dance Units were having lots of fun as they danced their way along the parade route.

The HomeJames mascot was on hand, reminding people there’s a better way to get home if one has had too much to drink.

Olivia Julia Holloway-Shehata, 2, of Bolton got a high place from which to wave at Santa from her father Tawfik.

Peel 4-H Ambassador Nicole French waved to the crowds along the parade route.