Holiday cheer marches through Philadelphia during annual winter parade

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Hundreds of marchers paraded through Old City and Center City to get to Philadelphia City Hall on Saturday.

The third annual Philly Holiday Parade celebrated all the winter holidays and lit up the city streets!

The festive event was hosted by 6abc's very own Alicia Vitarelly and Alyana Gomez.

"These are the volunteers carrying the lead banner representing the holidays we are celebrating tonight," said Alicia.

People lined the streets to be a part of the parade.

"We enjoy the atmosphere, the energy, it's nice! You see families out and it's always a good time," said Aya Alazzeh from Hatboro.

The one-of-a-kind parade celebrated all of winter's most amazing holidays, including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the Chinese New Year.

It also showcased talented dancers and their costumes as they strut their moves to the music.

"It wouldn't be a parade and it wouldn't be a costume without some sparkle!" said Alyana.

Even the Grinch managed to make an appearance at the parade!

"We welcome one and all, even if his heart is really small," one commenter said.

What mattered the most to those at the parade was coming together to celebrate it.

After the event ended, many people found themselves at the Christmas Village in Center City to check out more holiday happenings around Philadelphia.