Blues brave the cold for Santa Stroll 2012
- Sun 02 Dec 2012, 3:27PM
- Posted by Mark Booth, photos: Sharon Latham
Thousands of Blues defied the sub zero temperatures to make the 2012 Santa Stroll a day to remember.
They were joined by World Cup winning City Football Development Executive Patrick Vieira, City legend Paul Lake and celebrity Blue John Henshaw on a run around the stadium.
Check out the best of the action with this gallery snapped by Club Photographer Sharon Latham.
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Kids showing off their medals
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A wave to the camera from one fun runner
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It may have been chilly but there were plenty of smiling faces on show
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A Usain-esque celebration from one speedy Santa
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Celebrity City fan John Henshall joins in the fun
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A couple of little Blue Santas just getting ready to go
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Patrick being interviewed at City Square before the race
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World Cup winning midfielder gives starter's orders
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Blues as far as the eye can see on Santa Stroll 2012
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As Paul Lake ordered, the fans used the Kolo/Yaya song to get warm before the race
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Time to get moving
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Real life Reindeer were on hand to lend a festive air to proceedings
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Taking the higher ground for a picture but not pelting the Blues with snowballs!
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The Etihad Stadium overrun with Blue Santas
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It was another successful Santa Stroll - bring on next year!
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The stroll raised money for CITC which donates money that will help vulnerable young people and families in East Manchester achieve their goals.
Beneficiaries of the stroll include the Factory Youth Zone which works in Harpurhey to give youngsters access to incredible opportunities at the state of the art facility.
Watch the video to find out more.
Thanks to all that came down and ho-ho-hope you had a great day!
Merry Christmas.
