San Luis Obispo rang in the season with its 45th annual Holiday Parade on Friday night.
This year’s parade theme was California Dreamin’: “Celebrate the sun, the wine, the beach, and the sights.”
The parade featured colorful floats, dancers, marching bands and, of course, a visit from Santa himself.
Judges handed out awards for entries in the categories of most entertaining, most creative and best in theme.
The San Luis Obispo 45th annual Christmas Parade was held downtown on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com The San Luis Obispo 45th annual Christmas Parade was held downtown on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com The San Luis Obispo 45th annual Christmas Parade was held downtown on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com The San Luis Obispo 45th annual Christmas Parade was held downtown on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com The San Luis Obispo Christmas Parade was held downtown on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com The 45th annual San Luis Obispo Holiday Parade was held downtown on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com The 45th annual San Luis Obispo Holiday Parade was held downtown on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
This story was originally published December 3, 2021 at 10:30 PM.
Joe Tarica is the editor of The Tribune in San Luis Obispo. He’s worked in various newsroom roles since 1993, including as an award-winning copy editor, designer and columnist. A California native, he has been a resident of San Luis Obispo County for more than 35 years and is a Cal Poly graduate.
