PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—On the evening of Dec. 4, Philadelphia held its first Visit Philadelphia Holiday Parade to celebrate all of winter‘s holidays, including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s, and Chinese New Year. Because of the pandemic, Philadelphia did not hold any major holiday parades last year. Both the participants and visitors were excited to join the celebration and express their New Year’s wishes. Chauntee Andrews, the executive director of Dance4Life, the School of the Arts and Training Institute in Claymont, Delaware, came with 50 students to perform. “I am way too excited. We are back! We’re still in the midst of the pandemic, but we’re able to celebrate this year and I’m so happy to be back.” Andrews wishes everyone “to be healthy, happy, and strong! Happy New Year! Happy holidays everyone!” People, filled on both sides of Market Street from 2nd Street to City Hall where the parade marched, were …