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PHOTOS: Santa Arrives in Riverhead for Downtown Parade

The Lions Club annual Christmas parade brings the holiday spirit to downtown Riverhead.

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Saturday afternoon Riverhead residents lined Main Street to welcome Santa to town at the annual Lions Club Christmas parade.

The parade kicked off at 1 p.m. and featured the Riverhead High School Marching Band, town officials, police and firemen, and service men and women. 

The highlight of the parade was Santa's arrival. 

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Town Supervisor, Sean Walter presented Santa with the key to Riverhead, following which children were able to visit with Santa and share their holiday wishes.

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