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The
Christmas season would not be complete without the annual
Santa Claus Parade. The clowns and the floats with Christmas
carolers and the marching bands playing Christmas tunes,
along with the last float featuring the Jolly Old Elf
himself, are as much a part of the Christmas season as the
gift giving.
Muskoka
plays host to a number of such events, with the majority
being held in late November or early December. Each year
sees a different theme, such as this year’s Bracebridge
parade honouring volunteers with a theme of the ‘Year of
the Volunteer’.
The Shriners are usually in attendance, as are most other
service clubs. Dignitaries are part of the procession, along
with various children’s clubs and community organizations.
Even the horses and dogs get in the act sometimes. Most
parades offer hot chocolate and hot dogs after the event,
while some present a chance to visit with Santa before or
afterwards.
Weather doesn’t make a
difference – it’s all part of the big event. Check the
list below and plan on attending or even helping out at a
Santa Claus parade in Muskoka this year.
November 24
Annual Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade
Starting at 1 p.m. The parade features over 50 floats which
will travel down Muskoka Road. You can visit with Santa from
10 a.m. – 12 noon, prior to the parade. For more
information, contact the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce at
705-687-4432
November 30
Santa Claus is coming to town! Huntsville Santa Claus
Parade
Through downtown Huntsville. For more information, contact
the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce at
705-789-4771.
November 30
Santa arrives at the Huntsville Place Mall!
For more information, call 705-789-3889.
December 2
Bracebridge’s Santa Claus Parade – the 33rd Annual
2001 Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade. The theme will be
"The Year of the Volunteer" The parade begins at 1
p.m. For more information please contact Graydon Smith at
645-8000 or 385-8000.
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