Thrissur on Friday hosted the Boun Natale celebrations, organised by the Thrissur Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church and the Citizens' Forum, with a parade of 15,000 participants dressed as Santa Claus from 107 parishes. Key attractions included a 60-foot moving Eden Garden and 21 floats, including scenes depicting the Wayanad disaster.

The event commenced at 5 pm from St Thomas College, flagged off by Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath and Mayor M K Varghese. The parade moved through Swaraj Round, drawing large crowds. Participants, dressed as Santa Claus, waved balloons and danced, accompanied by children dressed as angels.

To ensure smooth proceedings, police enforced special traffic arrangements, drone bans, and enhanced security measures. The event concluded by 8 pm as the procession circled Swaraj Round.