Page 10 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JAnUAry 3, 2025 Christmas Eve Parade in memory of Donna Weaver By Tara Vocino T he three-hour Christmas Eve parade on Dec. 24 was in memory of Donna Weaver. Event host Brian Cross dedicated his Santa float in memory of his grandmother, Donna Weaver, a lifelong Saugus resident, who passed earlier this year. He wanted to remember her on her favorite night of the year. Weaver rode in the parade. “We had 45 vehicles in this year’s parade,” Cross said. “The parade went great, lots of people came out to greet us as we passed by, and we had very large crowds this year.” Cross added that it was great seeing everyone out there. “It is all about coming together one special night a year to spread joy and happiness throughout the community,” Cross said. “We love to see the smiles and happiness that it brings everyone both young and old.” Shown from left: Belmonte STEAM Academy third grader Marie Venezia, Veterans Memorial Elementary School kindergartener James Venezia, 5, Clare Venezia, 8, Elizabeth Venezia and James Venezia enjoyed the parade from the comfort of their car. Shown from left: Amari, Jessie, Christopher, Dorinne and Ropen Abkarian watched the route from the “Bow House.” (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Belmonte STEAM Academy second grader Mickaela Romero, 8, with her father, Giogio Romero, by Santa’s sleigh ride Evan Vassil, Mason Vassil, 2, Fin Vassil, 7, Hailey Vassil, Janice Foden, Lisa Goodwin, Juliana Oldoni, Jayden Johnston, Ryan Johnston, George Goodwin, Donna Goodwin, Alexis Foden, Roman Goodwin, Karen Foden, Daniel Montminy, Elliott Montminy, Heather Montminy, Melody Kelly, Steven Goodwin, Logan Goodwin, Ashley Harrison and Savana Harrison made the parade a family affair. Event host Brian Cross and Saugus Youth and Recreation Director Crystal Cakounes Kim Quan met Santa Claus. Adults waved to parade participants. Colleen Wildman waved from the “Merry Christmas, Saugus” float.
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