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Santa waves to cheering children and the young at heart on his journey through the city today
Santa waves to cheering children and the young at heart on his journey through the city today

Santa waves to cheering children and the young at heart on his journey through the city today

Date11/17/1962
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Original Toronto Star caption: Santa waves to cheering children and the young at heart on his journey through the city today. He left a trail of happiness with his mile-long storybook parade which one policeman called the best yet.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0001748F
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