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U.S. Marines with Marine Band San Diego, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, march during the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Hollywood, California, Dec. 1, 2024. MBSD participated in the parade to improve community relations, increase morale, and demonstrate holiday spirit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Francisco Angel)

Marine Band San Diego marches during the Hollywood Christmas Parade, in Hollywood, California, Nov. 26, 2023. The Marine Band San Diego participated in the parade to improve community relations, increase morale, and demonstrate holiday spirit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel)

Marine Band San Diego marches during the Hollywood Christmas Parade, in Hollywood, California, Nov. 26, 2023. The Marine Band San Diego participated in the parade to improve community relations, increase morale, and demonstrate holiday spirit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel)

U.S. Marines, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, volunteer with the Single Marine Program during an event for senior citizens at the Crossroads Park in Yuma, Ariz., Thursday, Dec. 14, 2016. The Single Marine Program, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, exists to improve the quality of life for service members on station and provide activities such as volunteer opportunities to enhance recreational activities and encourage community involvement. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Esgar Rojas and Lance Cpl. Christian Cachola/Released)

On Dec. 2, 2012, a Christmas parade was held in the town of Quantico.