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FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Deaf and hard-of-hearing children volition person the accidental to conscionable Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus successful the 33rd variation of an lawsuit that is making a comeback aft disappearing due to the fact that of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials with the Fresno County Superintendent of School announced Monday "Silent Sleigh" is making a comeback aft the lawsuit was canceled owed to the pandemic. Santa and Mrs. Claus volition marque a expansive entranceway astatine the extremity of a festive parade, acceptable to pass done American Sign Language (ASL) and stock successful the vacation magic with each child.
"This unthinkable lawsuit besides provides a accidental for children to link with peers from crossed the
Central Valley, fostering a consciousness of belonging. Participants tin observe the play together,
knowing that each deaf and hard-of-hearing kid tin stock successful the joyousness and wonderment of this festive tradition," officials said.
Officials adhd the parade volition statesman with Santa arriving astatine the extremity of it, and children volition past person pictures taken with Santa, enactment successful assorted organized activities and past warp it up with lunch.
Around 250 to 300 children from schools crossed the Central Valley, including students from Fresno Unified, are expected to beryllium successful attendance astatine the event. Officials accidental interpreters volition beryllium on-site for those who mightiness request them.
The lawsuit volition beryllium held astatine the Air National Guard astatine 5323 E. McKinley Ave., successful Fresno connected Dec. 13. It volition statesman astatine 9 a.m. and extremity astatine 11:30 a.m., but the parade is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
