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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 Cartoon 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 28 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.
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Friday,
November 28
Santa
arrives at the Huntsville Place Mall.
For more information, call 705-789-3889.
Saturday,
November 29
Annual Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade: Beginning at
1:00pm, with more than 50 floats, great bands, clowns,
horses and more. A Cartoon Christmas is the theme for the
2003 parade. Visit with Santa 10am-12 noon at the Opera
House prior to the parade. There is a Christmas Tree
lighting at Kinsmen Park at 5pm, with ‘Jam Sandwich’
performing at the Opera House at 7pm. For parade
applications or for details call 705-687-4432.
Sunday,
December 7th
Bracebridge’s
Santa Claus Parade – the 35th Annual 2003 Kinsmen
Santa Claus Parade. This year’s theme is "Christmas
of Music " 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 7
Port Severn Santa Claus Parade, starting at 1:00pm.
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