Santa Claus arrived in Milford Saturday night, Dec. 17 and led the parade around town wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. InkFreeNews photos by Phoebe Muthart.

MILFORD — The third annual Christmas parade, featuring emergency responders and led by Santa Claus, took place Saturday night, Dec. 17, in Milford.

Santa Claus came to Milford in the town’s Humvee. He led the parade around Milford, which ended at the Milford Fire Station. Police, fire, EMS and town vehicles also took part in the festive parade. The parade make its way from downtown east on Catherine Street to Shafer Street and North Park. From there it moved from east to west running north and south. Some families even braved the cold, snowy weather outdoors to wave to Santa and his entourage.

After the parade, there was a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus at the Milford Fire Department, where families could warm up and enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies. Children of all ages also got the chance to meet Santa and tell them what they wanted for Christmas. There was around 100 families in attendance, according to one town official.

This year’s holiday event was hosted by Meet Milford.