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PHOTOS: Everybody Loves a Parade—Even Gold Medalists!

The annual Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade's theme this year was 'Honoring Our Heroes,' and there were plenty who attended the event, as well as many who participated.

Everybody loves a good parade, and that was the exact feeling at this year's Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade.

On Saturday, thousands lined the streets in our city to celebrate the holidays with friends, family, and neighbors.

This year's parade theme was 'Honoring Heroes' and featured many including 2012 Olympic gold medalists, native McKayla Maroney and Kyla Ross.

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Also particpating classic cars, city officials and other sports figures who walked the parade route along Crown Valley Parkway.

The parade is the city's most popular event and draws people from near and far, as well as all ages.

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Over the years, grand marshals have included Magic Johnson and

Enjoy the photos if you missed it or you can watch the re-broadcast locally on Channel 3 at COX. 

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