Hollywood Santa Parade
Rosa Luis of Fontana and her dog Junior take in the Hollywood Santa Parade on Sunday. Police estimate about 10,000 people attended the event. This year, organizers held a Winterfest street fair before the parade. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Tiara Phillips marches with the Hollywood High School band in the Hollywood Santa Parade. The parade has been a tradition since 1928. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Bob LaVea, 75, a Korean War veteran, sells flags for disabled veterans along the parade route. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Sunday’s events began at 11 a.m. with a street festival called Winterfest. Disney Channel actress and singer Demi Lovato performed. The parade began at 5 p.m. at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)