(17th annual event)...It is a tradition in Calexico.

Kids N Badges. The event allows for less fortunate children to have a Christmas, with new presents they may not otherwise receive. This year the event was modified somewhat, to accommodate for the pandemic guidelines. This the Calexico Police and Fire departments worked with the Calexico School District's Family Resource Center, City Council and Private businesses. They raised almost 5,000. Because of the pandemic, breakfast with the chosen kids was out of the question. So was a major shopping spree at Wal Mart. Organizers instead, mounted Santa Caus on a fire truck, and with Police cruisers and other emergency service vehicles, they delivered toys and $100 gift certificates to the chosen children. Event Coordinator Sergeant Victor Legaspi said it worked out just fine. Not only were the chosen children extremely happy, but so was the rest of the residents watching Santa on the fire truck and other vehicle traveling the city streets.