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Surfing Santas ride the Cocoa Beach waves in freezing temperatures

COCOA BEACH, Fla. — While the weather outside was frightful Saturday morning, that did not stop the Surfing Santas from riding the waves in Cocoa Beach.

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Photos: Surfing Santas ride the Cocoa Beach waves in freezing temperatures

The annual event has raised over $300,000 for local nonprofits.

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Nearly 10,000 people came out to support the “Greatest Show on Surf” and raised over $80,000 from T-shirts and raffle tickets.

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This tradition dates back to 2009.

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