More than 800 runners dressed as Santa Claus braved near-freezing temperatures to participate in the Run Run Santa 1 Mile on Christmas Eve. Florida Today / AP
The annual Santa Claus surf event takes place at Cocoa Beach, Florida. Reuters
Santas were not deterred by the cold temperatures. Reuters
Florida's Santa surf event began in 2009. Reuters
All this surfer wanted for Christmas was a tasty wave. Reuters
Thousands turned out to watch the Santas catch a wave or two. Reuters
Thousands of surfers and spectators crowded the beach for the annual gathering, which started as a lark by George Trosset 13 years ago. Orlando Sentinel / AP
Many of the spectators turned up wearing Santa Claus costumes. Reuters
Surfer Corey Howell wears a combination spaceman Santa suit in a nod to Cocoa Beach, where many US rocket launches take place. Florida Today / AP
Spencer Slate, owner of a Keys dive shop, dons a Santa costume annually to offer underwater holiday photo opportunities and help promote awareness of an annual fundraiser for a local children's charity. Florida Keys News Bureau / AP
More than 800 runners dressed as Santa Claus braved near-freezing temperatures to participate in the Run Run Santa 1 Mile on Christmas Eve. Florida Today / AP
The annual Santa Claus surf event takes place at Cocoa Beach, Florida. Reuters
Santas were not deterred by the cold temperatures. Reuters
Florida's Santa surf event began in 2009. Reuters
All this surfer wanted for Christmas was a tasty wave. Reuters
Thousands turned out to watch the Santas catch a wave or two. Reuters
Thousands of surfers and spectators crowded the beach for the annual gathering, which started as a lark by George Trosset 13 years ago. Orlando Sentinel / AP
Many of the spectators turned up wearing Santa Claus costumes. Reuters
Surfer Corey Howell wears a combination spaceman Santa suit in a nod to Cocoa Beach, where many US rocket launches take place. Florida Today / AP
Spencer Slate, owner of a Keys dive shop, dons a Santa costume annually to offer underwater holiday photo opportunities and help promote awareness of an annual fundraiser for a local children's charity. Florida Keys News Bureau / AP
More than 800 runners dressed as Santa Claus braved near-freezing temperatures to participate in the Run Run Santa 1 Mile on Christmas Eve. Florida Today / AP
