Santa, residents turn out for area events

Sasquatch makes an appearance at last weekend’s Oldest & Coldest parade in Springfield. ERIN TIERNEY/ THE CHRONICLE

We’re not sure if Santa belongs to a gym, practices crossfit, or is on a Keto diet, but he no doubt lost weight taking his star turn in parades across the southern Willamette Valley on Saturday, Dec. 4. Communities from Springfield to Creswell to Cottage Grove played host to all manner of holiday celebrations that started with a…