
Fire trucks, a marching band and politicians joined Santa in the town of Clayton’s annual Christmas parade in perfect weather Sunday. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)

Children lined Main Street in Clayton trying to see Santa in the annual Christmas parade Sunday.

A pickup load of candy tossers gave young parade watchers an early Christmas treat.

Girl Scouts from Troop 547 walk in Clayton’s Christmas parade Sunday.

Sen. Dave Lawson waves to his constituents while walking the Clayton Christmas parade Sunday.

“Snippy Doodles” rides her unique colorful hand-made sleigh in Sunday’s Christmas parade in Clayton.

Santa Claus made a special appearance in Clayton's annual Christmas parade Sunday.

The Smyrna High School Eagle mascot works the crowd lined up along Main Street to watch the Christmas parade in Clayton Sunday.

Smyrna High School’s marching band, returning home after the Eagles won the Division I state football championship at the University of Delaware Saturday, performs in the Clayton Christmas parade.
Photos by Gary Emeigh