Photos by Neil Farrell

Hundreds of people turned out Saturday, Dec. 12 for the Annual Los Osos Christmas Parade, Los Osos Valley Road from Fairchild Way to Palisades Avenue. With the theme “Christmas on Safari,” some 34 entries entered the parade including horse riders and caballeros, local daycare centers, businesses, a skateboarding club, the 4-H, Baywood Elementary School and more. The winners were: Best on Foot — Friends of the Los Osos Library; Best Musical Entry — Morro Bay High’s cheerleaders; Best of Theme — Los Osos 4-H; Judges Favorite — BP General Engineering; Best Animals — the Los Chorros de Aguacalliente; and Best on Wheels — the Rotary Club of Los Osos. Once again Gary Freiberg did emcee duties with much cheer, high spirits and holiday joy. The sponsors were the Chamber off Commerce and a host off local businesses. The parade was followed by the Annual Need ‘n Wishes fundraiser at the Community Center benefitting the Homeless Shelter in SLO.