PULSE Magazine | November/December 2019 Issue

2019 marks the 31st Annual Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade, benefiting APD’s Operation Blue Santa charity. To date, over a quarter of a million toys for the children of Central Texas have been collected. Thousands of spectators, young and old alike, come out each year and share in the great joy of giving. It is an event complete with giant inflatable balloons, festive holiday floats, spectacular marching bands and of course Santa, bringing toy gifts and smiles to children across Central Texas who otherwise might not see anything under the tree on Christmas morning. Every year Austin-Travis County EMS participates in the parade with a decorated float and the opportunity for children of EMS employees to be part of the parade by riding on the parade float. Family members walk alongside waving to parade goers and shaking hands extended through the crowds of people who are happy to see their local public safety heroes. ANNUAL CHUY’S CHILDREN GIVING TO CHILDREN PARADE

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