Granada Hills Holiday Parade returns with ‘A Charles Dickens Christmas’ theme

The 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade returned live on Sunday, Dec. 5, after being a virtual presentation in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The crowd at this year’s “A Charles Dickens Christmas”-themed event enjoyed the musical performances, drill teams, equestrian units, vintage cars, community groups and a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Santa waves to the crowd during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Many floats deck out for the holidays during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Classic old and new Ford Mustangs roar dow the road during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
The Grinch makes a appearance during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Santa makes a drive by on a Harley during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Santa waves to the crowd during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Motor bike riders makes their way down Chatsworth during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Horses perform during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
One of the many custom cars doing some wheelies during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Band performers had all their music instruments deck out during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
U.S. Coats guard patrol waves to crowed in a boat during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Famous Hollywood movie cars from Jurassic Park drive by during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Old Ford classic cars make their way down Chatsworth during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
The famous Condor Squadron do a flyby at the start of the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Old John Deer tractors makes their way down Chatsworth during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Notre Dame high performs during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
FLT, San Fernando Lodge 365 wave to the crowd during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
The 1970 Granada Hills high CIF football camps hold their trophy during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Dodge classics from old to new roar down Chatsworth during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Band performers had all their music instruments deck out during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger waves to the crowd during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Hundreds fill the sidewalks during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Flag girls perform during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Famous Hollywood movie cars from Back to the Future and Knight Rider drive by during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Many floats deck out for the holidays during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Many cars deck out for the holidays during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
Famous Hollywood movie car from Ghost Busters drives by during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
L.A. city council member John Lee waves to the crowd during the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)
The famous Condor Squadron do a flyby at the start of the 38th annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade Sunday, Nov 5,2021. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer)

The grand marshal was pluralized to marshals this year as members of the 1970 Granada Hills High School football championship team were given the honor of riding in the 1.8 mile-long parade on Chatsworth Street.

The parade route began from its traditional start at the corner of Chatsworth and Petit Avenue and moved west on Chatsworth to Zelzah Avenue, with a turn southbound on Zelzah to Kingsbury Street next to Granada Hills Charter High School.

The 37th annual parade, “Favorite Holiday Memories,” was a “best of parades” video presented online.

More information about this year’s parade and also videos and other nostalgia from past parades, www.granadahillsholidayparade.org

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