COCOA BEACH, Fla. — Surfers in Florida got into the holiday spirit by donning festive attire and riding the waves.
It was quite a sight on Christmas Eve as hundreds of surfers in Santa suits and thousands of spectators descended upon Cocoa Beach.
The holiday-themed beach event is a fundraiser for the Florida Surf Museum and a charity for cancer patients, The Associated Press reported.
Organizers say about $40,000 was raised this year, the AP reported.
Spectators on the beach showed off their holiday spirit by wearing Santa hats and Christmas sweaters.
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