DULUTH — It may not look like it on the ground outside quite yet, but Christmas is coming and the holiday spirit was on full display Friday night with the 66th edition of the Christmas City of the North Parade.
The Denfeld High School Marching Band performs during the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade on Friday.
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With calm conditions and temperatures in the mid-30s, spectators lined up to watch the parade, which started at 6:30 p.m. near the Fitger’s complex, and continued down Superior Street to Fourth Avenue West.
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Milo Dirks, 4, of Two Harbors, receives a kiss on the cheek from his mother, Courtney Langer, of Two Harbors, as he patiently waits for the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade to begin in Duluth on Friday.
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Spectators wait in front of the Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth ahead of the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade on Friday.
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As Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert, center, waves, a city of Duluth plow called "Enger Plower" follows while decorated with presents attached in front during the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade on Friday.
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Tiny the Bulldog, the mascot for the 148th Fighter Wing, waves while walking with National Guard members during the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade in Duluth on Friday.
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Members of Stacey's Studio of Dance Education perform during the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade in Duluth on Friday.
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Members of the 148th Fighter Wing participate in the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade in Duluth on Friday.
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Guests at Fitger's Inn watch from inside during the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade in Duluth on Friday.
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Spectators watch as the Denfeld High School Marching Band performs during the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade on Friday.
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The East High School Marching Band performs during the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade in Duluth on Friday.
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The Grinch heckles some spectators as the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade begins on Friday.
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Horses pull Cinderella's carriage during the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade in Duluth on Friday.
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Andy Dunn, of Duluth, plays guitar ahead of the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade in Duluth on Friday.
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Fire twirlers prepare to perform with the Hermantown High School Marching Band during the 66th annual Christmas City of the North Parade in Duluth on Friday.
Dan Williamson joined the Duluth News Tribune in June 2021 where he's involved in digital content such as video, photos and podcasts as well as covering breaking news. Previously, he worked in television broadcasting as a Sports Director/Anchor at WDIO-TV in Duluth, Sports Director/Anchor in Bismarck, N.D., News and Sports Anchor at KSAX-TV in Alexandria, and Reporter/Photographer/Editor with the syndicated show "Life to the Max" in Eden Prairie. He was also the Development Director for the Duluth Salvation Army. Williamson grew up in Alexandria, graduated from St. Cloud State University and has lived in Duluth since 2012.
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