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Christmas Parade of Lights: Santa Maria Holiday Tradition Celebrates 25 Years

What traditions do you have  during the holiday season? For many in Santa Maria, the annual Parade of Lights has for years served as the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season. This year, the parade is celebrating and impressive 25 years in Santa Maria under the leadership of the local Rotary Clubs. “The parade is a great time. I love how it brings the community together and kicks off the holiday season,” said Mike Gibson, a longtime Rotarian who has been involved in helping with the parade for a number