PHOTO GALLERY: The annual Custer Christmas Parade rings in the holiday season for residents

CUSTER, S.D.– The city of Custer held their annual Christmas parade on Saturday, marking 33 years of bringing holiday cheer to the downtown area.
Over 30 floats were featured in the parade, concluding with an appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves. The two were also in attendance at the Way Park tree lighting that followed.
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A banner featuring the sponsors of the celebration
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A fire engine decked out in festive decorations
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A float going by in the Custer Christmas Parade
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A member of the Christian Motorcycle Ministries riding in the parade
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A float from the Forest Service featuring Smokey Bear
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A float representing the Black Hills Electric Cooperative
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A local Boy Scouts troop float featuring a canoe attached to the back
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A truck in the parade with a snow people family in the trunk
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Santa and Mrs. Claus in the final float of the parade
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The Way Park Christmas tree before the lights came on
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Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting with children
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Santa and Mrs. Claus talking to children as they wait for the tree lighting
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The Way Park Christmas Tree with the lights on