SANTA CLAUS

Santa Claus lives at the North Pole, with a large number of magical elves, and nine (originally eight) flying reindeer. Since the 20th century,Claus has been believed to make a list of children throughout the world, categorizing them according to their behavior ("naughty" or "nice") and to deliver presents, including toys, and candy to all of the good boys and girls in the world, and sometimes coal to the naughty children, on the single night of Christmas Eve. He accomplishes this feat with the aid of the elves who make the toys in the workshop and the reindeer who pull his sleigh. Santa is thrilled to be part of our Carnivale!  He's bringing a couple of his elves along with him. Make sure you give him a huge cheer as he sails by!!

MIKE SAKELLARIDES

Mike Sakellarides is the host with a warm smile in his voice and one of the highest-rated personalities in Los Angeles radio over the last three decades. He’s now featured weekends and holidays on L.A.’s New Christmas Station, 94.7 The WAVE, where you can relax and unwind with the smoothest sounds of the season!

So, in the spirit of the holidays Mike is delighted to be Co-Grand Marshal alongside Santa for the 49th Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. Mike is also an actor in movies, TV, and commercials. He serves as 2nd Vice President of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA-L.A.).  In his off-time Mike likes to relax at the movies, listen to music, enjoy live theater, good food, and see new places, particularly by the water.

Previously, Mike hosted shows at L.A.’s RETRO 1260 and for many years at KOST, plus the “Friday Morning Happy Hour” with critic Peter Dills on LATalkRadio.com. Mike was the voice of successive rock, pop, and country formats at KPOL and KZLA. When he arrived in the City of Angels Mike began at KGFJ and KUTE.

Mike Sakellarides, one of the most trusted voices in Southern California radio, is looking forward to a little moonlight, a gentle breeze, and ‘smooth sailing’ for everyone to enjoy the 2011 MdR Holiday Boat Parade!