The young and young at heart came out to see — and play — Santa on Saturday morning for the Help Santa Toy Parade.
Ottawa firefighters have been holding the annual event for 45 years, collecting new toys and money along the parade route, with donations distributed to less fortunate children in the city.
As in years past, there were be floats, bands and clowns from around the province, organizers say — plus the big elf in the red and white suit, of course.
The event started at 11 a.m.
The parade started at National Archives on Wellington Street all the way to Bank Street, turning up Bank until it reaches Laurier Avenue, then turning east on Laurier until it finishes at Elgin Street.
Donations can also be dropped off at any Ottawa fire station until mid-December.
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![Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday.]()
Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday.
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![Santa Claus waves to the thousands of spectators during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
Santa Claus waves to the thousands of spectators during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![Santa Claus waves to the thousands of spectators during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday.]()
Santa Claus waves to the thousands of spectators during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday.
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![Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![The only snow was fake snow from this float during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
The only snow was fake snow from this float during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![Even the dogs got dressed up for the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
Even the dogs got dressed up for the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![An infant gets a great view from the front window of an Ottawa fire truck during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
An infant gets a great view from the front window of an Ottawa fire truck during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![Two Ottawa firefighters collect toys and and hand out candy canes during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
Two Ottawa firefighters collect toys and and hand out candy canes during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![Santa Claus waves to the thousands of spectators during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
Santa Claus waves to the thousands of spectators during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![Santa Claus waves to the thousands of spectators during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
Santa Claus waves to the thousands of spectators during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
Thousands of people filled the sidewalks to watch the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
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![An unhappy OC Transpo float rider is photographed during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday]()
An unhappy OC Transpo float rider is photographed during the 2014 Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters' Association's Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa Saturday
Photos: Help Santa Toy Parade
The young and young at heart came out to see — and play — Santa on Saturday morning for the Help Santa Toy Parade. Ottawa firefighters have been holding the annual event for 45 years, collecting new toys and money along the parade route, with donations distributed to less fortunate children in the city.
