New York Christmas Santas walk down Fifth Avenue, annual Parade

Dozens of Santas have been taking to the streets of New York for the annual Sidewalk parade in the run up to Christmas.

The Santas gathered together in Fifth Avenue to begin their charity walk to provide food support for people in need. 

They are set to become familiar faces in midtown New York through December as they try to help thousands of people facing a lonely and bleak Christmas.