The streets of Downtown Barrie had been packed Saturday night for the annual Santa Claus Parade and Noella Tree Lighting Celebration.
It was the seventy fifth anniversary of the parade, which featured 75 floats, the standard bands and teams, a route that spanned from Lakeshore Drive to Dunlop Road, and naturally, the massive man in crimson.
“I think after Remembrance Day is done everyone is ready to celebrate,” mentioned Ashley Chappell, supervisor of particular occasions for the Metropolis of Barrie. “I think this is the kickoff for a lot of people on the holiday season.”
The parade route led to Meridian Place and was adopted by the annual lighting of the 30-foot Winter Tree.
There have been additionally loads of distributors and reside music, highlighted by a efficiency from Muskoka singer/songwriter James Grey.
The festivities had been delivered by the Metropolis of Barrie, the Downtown Barrie BIA and the Barrie Chamber of Commerce.
“I think that it’s a perfect way for everyone to come down and enjoy the season,” added Chappell. “Everybody really gets excited and gets a little chill when they see the lights on the tree start up. And of course, seeing Santa is what everyone lives for.”
The festivities continued Sunday with a festive market providing loads of distinctive vacation present choices and a tree lot the place Christmas timber may very well be bought. Proceeds from tree purchases supported Hospice Simcoe.
There have been additionally Santa parades in communities that included Alliston, Angus, Bradford, Collingwood and Cookstown this weekend.
