Participants advertise Christmas Eve Services within the community during the Christmas Parade on Dec. 4, 2015 on Poyntz Ave. (Jessica Robbins | The Collegian)

Varsity donuts drives their decorated van during the Christmas Parade on Dec. 4, 2015 on Poyntz Ave. (Jessica Robbins | The Collegian)

Parade participants ride their bikes in groups for the Christmas Parade on Dec. 4, 2015 on Poyntz Ave. (Jessica Robbins | The Collegian)

Children from the Manhattan Catholic Schools dress up and ride their float through the Christmas Parade on Dec. 4, 2015 on Poyntz Ave. (Jessica Robbins | The Collegian)

Santa makes an appearance at the end of the Christmas Parade on Dec. 4, 2015 on Poyntz Ave. (Jessica Robbins | The Collegian)