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

V-F court wave at parade

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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