The Manning Family Children's Holiday Parade rolled through Downtown New Orleans Sunday.

The 30-float parade featured high-flying holiday-themed balloons, floats with animatronic props, dozens of beloved marching bands, and more. Advertisement

Even Santa himself made his way down from the North Pole to attend.

Below are the best moments from the parade.

Santa arrives at Jackson Square:

The man of the hour has made it to Jackson Square! He speaks exclusively with WDSU Anchor Morgan Lentes as he rides through Downtown to bring joy and cheer to all who are near.

The Grinch steals the show:

Santa says Travers and Fletcher Mackel are on his naughty list, but surely the Grinch is at the top of that list after he stuck his tongue out at WDSU Traffic Anchor Brandi B. Harris!

The Polar Exp

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