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Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings waved at parade spectators.
Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson, along with city staff and commissioners, were all smiles as the parade began.
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs was happy to participate in the parade.
Orange County District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey smiled at parade attendees.
Orange County School Board District 7 member Christine Moore waved from atop a yellow convertible.
District 11 State Senator Randolph Bracy enjoyed being in the parade.
Beth Otts, the grand marshal for the parade, was ecstatic to be in it.
Members of the American Legion Post 109 in Ocoee drove a military vehicle.
Ocoee High Band Director Bernie Hendricks was all smiles as he prepared the band to perform.
Some Ocoee High band members had their instruments decked out for the holidays.
The Ocoee High School Marching Band performed festive tunes.
This “Up” themed float was a hit among parade spectators.
Demi Neal hugged a stuff unicorn that a parade participant tossed to her.
The West Orange High School Marching Band looked sharp and sounded great.
This hula-hooping Santa Claus was a crowd favorite.
Congresswoman Val Demings handed out candy to kids along the route.
Girl Scout Troop 4015 loved marching and handing out candy to parade spectators.
The Ocoee High School Marching Band performed festive tunes.
The Ocoee High School Marching Band performed festive tunes.
Orlando BMX’s setup included kids popping wheelies and doing other bicycle tricks.
The West Orange High School Marching Band drum line kept the pace.
The West Orange High School Marching Band looked sharp and sounded great.
Santa Claus himself arrived in his sleigh toward the end of the parade.
OCOEE Community leaders, politicians and local organizations gathered to spread Christmas cheer Saturday, Dec. 2, during the city of Ocoee’s annual Christmas parade. Participants ranged from Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson and city commissioners to girl scouts, marching bands and motorcyclists. Spectators along the route waved and cheered as they collected beads and candy from those in the parade.