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Jack and Cooch pose by Jack's 1988 BMW/EML sidecar outfit

Parade Volunteers prepare The Dan Ryan Woods the day before The 25th TFT Parade

Gina and Shamu the Whale in the Marine Reserve Center

North side Assistant Coordinator Rebecca and her Father at work in The Reserve Center

Santa Claus arrives at The Dan Ryan Woods, for the 25th Annual Chicago Motorcycle Parade

Santa arrives at The Marine Reserve Center after leading The 25th Annual TFT Parade

A rider well dressed for the freezing temperature

North side Coordinator George and Assistant Kevin at work along Foster Avenue

Vice-President Bob Cooch arrives in the Marine Drill Court

Our favorite reindeer Rudolph pulls Santa in his sleigh

The famous Orange Motorcycle and equally infamous creator Santo

Happy volunteers Frank and Ed welcome riders to The Dan Ryan Woods

John, Caroline, Gina, and Rick direct riders arriving for the Big Parade

Parade participants warm up with hot cocoa and soup supplied by The Marines

Santa greets riders from the saddle of his amazing Harley-Davidson

Some of the Elves who assist Santa and escort him along The Parade route

Santa Claus welcomes Ronald to the start of The Parade

Parade President Mark explains The Parade to TV Producer Andre Janse from Holland

Ed and Jack get ready to videotape the journey north on Western Avenue

Bikers leaving The Woods are again blessed as they turn onto Western Avenue

The 1949 Santa Fe Super Chief locomotive leads the riders along Western Avenue

Ruben again brings his popular steam locomotive to The 25th Parade

Don, Joe, Mark, and Jim keep warm by directing the riders in The Woods

Tier Coordinator Tommy patrols The Woods with Sidecar pilot Gary before The Parade

Parade volunteers Cindy and Kelly selling Parade merchandise in The Woods