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Photos: Firefighters Bring Santa Claus To Town

Hauppauge Fire Department's Engine Company 3 held its 28th Santa Parade on Saturday.

Santa Claus arrived in Hauppauge for a visit jus time before the holidays this Saturday. 

The Hauppauge Fire Department Engine Company 3 held its 28th annual Santa Parade on Dec. 17. Santa Claus was escorted by firefighters in a bright parade as he spent more than seven hours visiting Hauppauge children and families.

Popular spots along the route included Pines Elementary School and neighborhood parties where children met Santa, received candy canes from his elves and spoke excitedly about last minute wishes. 

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Some Hauppauge residents got into the spirit by dressing up as elves, Whos from Whoville in the "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and other iconic holiday charactesr. 

Click through the gallery above to view pictures from the Hauppauge Fire Department Engine Company 3's Santa Parade on Dec. 17. 

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