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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 Gravenhurst
parade featuring a Pioneer Christmas.
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.
Friday,
November 26th starting at 7pm
Santa Claus is coming to town! Huntsville Santa
Claus Parade through downtown Huntsville. All floats must pre-register. For more information, contact
the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce at (705)
789-4771 ext.21.
Friday,
November 26th
Santa arrives at the Huntsville Place Mall.
For more information, call 705-789-3889.
Saturday,
November 27
Annual Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade: Beginning at
1:00pm, with more than 60 floats, great bands, clowns,
horses and more. A Pioneer Christmas is the theme for the
2004 parade. Visit with Santa 10am-12 noon at the Opera
House prior to the parade. There are many Yuletide
activities, beginning at 6 p.m., planned the evening of November 26th,
with a Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling at the
Gravenhurst Manor.
For parade applications or for details call 705-687-4432
Sunday,
December 5th
Bracebridge’s Santa Claus Parade
– the 36th Annual Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade. This
year’s theme is "A Cartoon Christmas" The parade
begins at 1 p.m. Meet Santa after the parade at the
Bandstand in Memorial Park. For more information please
contact Graydon Smith at 645-7761 or Dan Gardner at
646-2811.
Sunday,
December 5th
Port Severn Santa Claus Parade, starting at 1:00pm.
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