Saugus’ Christmas Eve Parade in memory of Donna Weaver

By Tara Vocino

The three-hour Christmas Eve parade on Dec. 24 was in memory of Donna Weaver. Event host Brian Cross dedicated his Santa float in memory of his grandmother, Donna Weaver, a lifelong Saugus resident, who passed earlier this year. He wanted to remember her on her favorite night of the year. Weaver rode in the parade.

“We had 45 vehicles in this year’s parade,” Cross said. “The parade went great, lots of people came out to greet us as we passed by, and we had very large crowds this year.”

Cross added that it was great seeing everyone out there. “It is all about coming together one special night a year to spread joy and happiness throughout the community,” Cross said. “We love to see the smiles and happiness that it brings everyone both young and old.”