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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Untold thousands lined Ocean Drive in Vero Beach and Indian River Drive in Sebastian in hopes to catch a glimpse of the Jolly Ol’ Elf and to get pieces of candy to ring in the holiday season.
Dozens of organizations, school and youth groups and businesses participated in the parades, dazzling the crowds with bright, colorful lights, live music, and cheers of “Merry Christmas!” and “Happy Holidays!”