It’s the season for Christmas parades

Chris Abbott

Editor

Get your jingle bells and hot chocolate ready, it’s the season for Christmas parades in Norfolk County.

Delhi BIA’s annual Santa Claus Parade is Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m.

Parade applications can be received by emailing parade chair Brandon Marques (bmarques25@outlook.com). Entries have included businesses, sports teams, churches, schools, etc.

“We had over 50 floats last year – that was the biggest we’ve ever had it. It’s the only parade in Delhi now because there is no Fall Fest parade.”

The response has been good so far, said Marques, hoping to see that same number reached again. Floats start to marshal around 5 p.m.

“They have free range to decorate how they want to decorate, there’s no set criteria. I like how we can see how much work they put into it, at night, how they can light up all their vehicles. It looks nice with the streets lit up, going downtown.”

Marques also loves the reaction of people watching the parade, which includes a lot of families and children.

The BIA had pitched for a change to its parade route, but it will remain the same this year, starting and finishing at the Soccer Park, with the turnaround at Church Street.

Multicultural Heritage Association of Norfolk donated funds to cover the cost of policing.

Norfolk County residents can also help support the BIA Mitten Trees, available at Delhi Flowers & Gifts, Raise the Bar Fitness and Wellness, Delhi Pharmasave, and Delhi Tobacco & Heritage Centre. Donations accepted until Dec. 23.

All donated mittens, gloves, hats and scarves will be hung on Mitten Trees and will be available to anyone needing them.

Waterford

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Dec. 14 when the Waterford Lions Santa Claus Parade is ‘coming to town.’

The parade begins at 6:30 p.m.

Organizers are encouraging ‘the whole family’ to come for “festive fun, dazzling floats, and plenty of holiday cheer!”

Langton

This year’s edition of the Langton Lions Christmas Parade is also Saturday, Dec. 14, starting at 11 a.m. at the arena.

If you’re going to be in the parade, muster at the Langton Community Centre for 10:30 a.m. Christmas floats and decorated commercial vehicles are welcome.