Tiara Phillips marches with the Hollywood High School band in the Hollywood Santa Parade. The parade has been a tradition since 1928. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Bob LaVea, 75, a Korean War veteran, sells flags for disabled veterans along the parade route. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Sunday’s events began at 11 a.m. with a street festival called Winterfest. Disney Channel actress and singer Demi Lovato performed. The parade began at 5 p.m. at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)