PIRAEUS, Greece, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- The center of Piraeus, Greece's largest port, turned red on Sunday, as some 1,000 people of all ages dressed in Santa Claus costumes participated in the Piraeus 2021 Santa Run.
Starting from the City Hall, they finished in front of the municipal theater, spreading joy and wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
It was the second time the event was organized by the municipality of Piraeus, Iosif Vourakis, Deputy mayor of Piraeus responsible for Sports, Culture and Youth, told Xinhua.
"We hope that from now on everything will be like this, with a smile and light. We have been through a lot of darkness for two years now, so from here in Piraeus we send this message of light, happiness and health to all," he said.
"I believe we will all enjoy a festive atmosphere. We need it so much," added Michalis Agraniotis, president of Piraeus city council.
"I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and that we can quickly overcome all this pandemic adventure," Peter, a younger participant, said. Enditem
