Santa Claus and his eight tiny reindeer received a warm welcome in a chilly breeze on Sunday from families lining the Belleville parade route.

Packed 10 deep in some places curbside, thousands lined Belleville streets Sunday to get a glimpse of the jolly old elf waving from high atop his bright red sleigh.

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Mrs. Claus accompanied her husband on the same float wishing everyone a “Merry Christmas!”

The Belleville Santa Claus Parade was a big hit if reaction from smiling children and parents was any indication as colourful floats and costumed participants entertained families in 3C temperatures.

From the parade start at the Old City Fairgrounds in West Hill around 4:30 p.m. to the parade’s end at Bridge Street East and Bleecker Avenue, the two-hour plus parade didn’t di

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