Santa visits Clayton's Grove park to celebrate the season -

*Santa and Mrs. Claus helped Clayton light the downtown Christmas tree. (Tamara Steiner photos)*

CLAYTON, CA (Dec. 8, 2024) — This weekend, Clayton residents gathered in the Grove to ring in the holiday season.

Santa and Mrs. Claus joined the fun, and helped light the gazebo Christmas tree.

CVCHS Marching Bang and Color Guard wowed the onlookers. And the Mt. Diablo Elementary 2nd grade classes performed some favorite holiday songs.

Clayton Community Church served up hot cider and donut holes while the Clauses posed for for pictures with guests.

The event is hosted by the Clayton Business and Community Association. The group also partnered with Clayton Police and Toys for Tots to collect toys during the event.

24 Clayton Tree Lighting Children Tamara Steiner photo PIONEER

24 Clayton Tree Lighting 2 girls Tamara Steiner photo PIONEER

24 Clayton Tree Lighting Drummer Tamara Steiner photo PIONEER

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24 Clayton Tree Lighting Flags Tamara Steiner photo PIONEER

24 Clayton Tree Lighting Gazebo Tree Tamara Steiner photo PIONEER

24 Clayton Tree Lighting GirlsTamara Steiner photo PIONEER

24 Clayton Tree Lighting MilitaryTamara Steiner photo PIONEER

24 Clayton Tree Lighting Nativity Tamara Steiner photo PIONEER

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