In fact, the grinch is in custody Saturday morning.
Officers caught him near the city's brand-new Christmas tree that will be on display Saturday night.
Police confirm the Grinch is locked up and the weather isn't stopping the fun either.
The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. and will travel down Robertson boulevard from 1st to 9th street.
Chowchilla police will be collecting new toys and coats along the parade route.