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The sixth annual Holiday Hero Express parade is coming to West St. Paul on Thursday, December 4.
What: Santa Claus will parade through the streets of West St. Paul with a caravan of first responders—the West St. Paul Police Department, South Metro Fire, and more—decked out in lights to celebrate the holidays.
When: The parade is Thursday, December 4, starting at 5:30 p.m. See the route map below for specific times and locations.
Why: “We try to make their holidays just a little bit brighter, pun intended,” said Terry Johnson, assistant fire chief and fire marshal for South Metro Fire. The tradition started in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to safely engage the community and spread holiday cheer.
Where: The parade runs throughout West St. Paul, with a color-coded schedule so you can know when to expect them.
- Pro tip: Parking at Harmon Park is an ideal spot to see the parade.
- Here’s the map:
More: Get more information on the city’s Facebook event.
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Why are there 2 purple routes?
I think one is blue and one is purple?