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Seen on Scene: At Santa’s Electric Night Parade

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Zelzah Shriner and Boulder City resident Jim Giannosa zooms past the crowd in Santa’s Electric Night Parade on Saturday.

A minion attends Santa’s Electric Night Parade on Saturday.

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Mike Pacini announces the parade entries on Saturday, Dec. 2, during Santa’s Electric Night Parade.

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A Minion attends Santa’s Electric Night Parade in Boulder City on Saturday, Dec. 2.

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Boulder City High School Marching Band members, from left, Jesse Matuska, Gwynneth Miller and Weston Martin march in Santa’s Electric Night Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2.

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A “Star Wars” landspeeder takes time away from Tatooine to participate in Santa’s Electric Night Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, in Boulder City.

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Grace Christian Academy showcases a “Christmas Around the World” float for Santa’s Electric Night Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2.

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Members of the Boy Scouts of America wave for the camera during Santa’s Electric Night Parade in Boulder City on Saturday, Dec. 2.

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Santa’s Electric Night Parade featured 90 entries including decked out Volkswagen Bugs.

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Jingle Cat makes its appearance in Santa’s Electric Night Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus greet the crowd at Santa’s Electric Night Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2.

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