Consecon welcomes Santa to town
Administrator | Nov 17, 2013 | Comments 3
The rain held off for the opening of the Christmas season in Consecon with its 32nd annual Santa Claus Parade. Santa was busy Sunday – needing to use his reindeer to also attend parades in Toronto and Belleville.
Featured bands included the Picton Legion Pipes and Drums, the Brighton Legion Highland Band and the 413 Airforce Pipes and Drums. Also participating is the crowd favourite Rameses Shriners, of Belleville.
Consecon United Church held a bake and craft sale and the Consecon Branch Library hosted an Arts and Crafts sale.
Parade participants entered floats, drove classic cars, arrived on horseback, and walking on their own or with a pet.
Refreshments were available in Santa’s Workshop at the Masonic Lodge. After the parade, Santa gave out chocolate Advent Calendars and assisted children with writing wish letters and making decorations. “RJ the Balloon Dude” handed out a balloon toys.
Post Parade, the Cascades Pub & Grill kicked-off their third annual “A Time To Share” fundraiser with all proceeds going to Wellington’s Storehouse Foodbank. Entertainment by Peter Rea of The Reasons.
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Where do we find out who won best float, walker etc?
Ladies, great coverage, most of the pictures just happen to be parade award winners. I especially love your video, very creative. Thank you.
Thanks Amber and Sue, great coverage once again. Well written too, who writes your copy?