Santa Claus makes an appearance during the Enchanted Holiday Parade in Coachella, Calif., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun

Color guard from American Legion Post 739 during the Enchanted Holiday Parade in Coachella, Calif., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun

Grand Marshal Lee Espinoza of the Coachella Boxing Club waves to attendees during the Enchanted Holiday Parade in Coachella, Calif., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun

Hometown Hero Daniel Rodriguez is honored during the Enchanted Holiday Parade in Coachella, Calif., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun

Hometown Hero Maria Mendoza is honored during the Enchanted Holiday Parade in Coachella, Calif., Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun

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