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Read MoreWarm Holiday Cheer on a Chilly Day at Florissant’s Old Town Christmas Walk

THE CHRISTMAS PARADE held Saturday evening on rue St. Francois in Old Town Florissant was for hearty souls or at least warm hearts, whether watching like the group of friends below or riding, like the 2010 Valley of Flowers Queen and court. David Counts photo

PJ HOETTE anxiously awaits her sister to throw the switch to light the tree at the Florissant City Hall concluding the day’s activities. PJ’s sister is 2010 Valley of Flowers queen Colleen Hoette. Their cousin Nora Joyce is with PJ. David Counts photo

SANTA made a surprise visit to the Shrine schoolhouse, which featured a bargain book sale. Sandy Delcoure photo

These youngsters attending the Christmas Walk on Saturday were dressed in holiday attire for the days’ activities. David Counts photo

Hot Cocoa, cookies, and reprieve from the cold was the evident at the Senior Center, which was open during the Christmas Walk. David Counts photo

These cousins and brothers came prepared with warm blankets awaiting the start of the Christmas Parade Saturday evening. David Counts photo

A bundled-up group of spectators await the Christmas Parade. David Counts photo