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Join us in Carleton Place for a magical night at the BIA Evening Santa Claus Parade, with this year’s theme “12 Days of Christmas”
Thousands of spectators, over one hundred floats, and one jolly St. Nick are congregating downtown Carleton Place this holiday season for the largest Santa Claus parade in the Ottawa Valley. Amid a sparkling cascade of LED Christmas lights and under the dark winter sky, the BIA (Business Improvement Association) hosts the Annual evening parade on Saturday, November 24, 2012. The train of spectacular floats – will begin at 5 p.m. at Carambeck School and travel up the town’s main thoroughfare, Bridge Street.
You will see the Christmas spirit is alive in Downtown Carleton Place when you see businesses, community groups, citizens of the community and visitors joining together to share their best wishes for the holiday season to everyone.
‘Tis the season for giving, and the parade is an opportune time to get into the Christmas spirit. The Civitan Club will be collecting food for the Lanark County Food Bank and monetary donations for the Christmas Basket Fund.
Parking is free in downtown Carleton Place, where visitors and residents can shop and dine amongst the 150 stores, restaurants and services.
Multiple plaques will be awarded to the most enthusiastic and decorative float designs that are consistent with the theme. At the end of the parade, a group of judges will select 1st, 2nd and 3rd of the Best Walking float, and the Best Use of Theme float, there will be awards for the Best Commercial float, Best Small Independent Business and the Best Overall float.
After the grand finale of the parade, when Santa’s sleigh makes his crowning pass down Bridge Street, spectators are invited to the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital for free hot chocolate, caroling and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
For more information or to register a float, contact the BIA office at 613-257-8049 or e-mail cmcormond@carletonplace.ca. Visit www.downtowncarletonplace.com/SantaClausParade for more information on the event, to see pictures from last year’s parade or to download a registration form. For more upcoming events this Christmas season be sure to check out the rest of the site.
Volunteer paragraph
Each year, the BIA takes on more growth and thus more responsibility for the parade. Safety is always a concern for both participants and spectators alike. The organizing committee estimates that at least ten volunteers are needed to assist in the facilitation of the parade, at both the staging area and the receiving area. The BIA appreciates any help that can be offered. Volunteers will be provided with reflective jackets and radios.
Media Contact : Cathie McOrmond
613-257-8049
Carleton Place BIA
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More info: www.downtowncarletonplace.com
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