On his toy drum Mickey Mouse beats out a Christmas salute. Donald Duck is in the driver's seat and the Big Bad wolf close behind. Some 60 Disney characters plus representatives from 28 nations -- marching units, bands, dancers and singers are included in the parade.
Christmas In Disneyland
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Dateline: December 1, 1960
Status: Archive
Source: Sunset
Disneyland aims its special Christmas season attractions at children. But adults too will appreciate it, especially when they see how uncrowded a place it is now compared to the busy summer season.
One of the most impressive spectacles this month will be the "Christmas in Many Lands" parade, in which 2,500 costumed participants will re-enact the winter holiday customs
Christmas From Everywhere
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Dateline: December 13, 1959
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Source: Independent Press Telegram
Disneyland's gala holiday season, highlighting traditional Christmas customs of nations throughout the world, will be officially launched Sunday, Dec. 20, with the third annual Christmas Parade.
The most diversified Christmas Parade ever staged at Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom will begin at 2 p.m. with more than 2,500 gaily costumed participants dressed in the manner