Visitors GuideA beautiful sunny day drew an estimated crowd of over 60,000 Downtown to see Santa and his cast of clowns, characters and floats. Congratulations and thanks to all Parade participants, volunteers and spectators.
The winners of today's Parade are:
Large Float (over 20 feet):
1. Provincial Airlines
2. Kid Connection
3. Eastern Avalon Area Scouts Canada
Small Float (under 20 feet):
1. City of St. John’s
2. Mr. Rooter Plumbing
3. St. John’s Military Resource Centre
Best Band:
1. Shriners
2. 2895 Enright Memorial Army Cadet Band
3. 2415 Gonzaga Air Cadets
Best Cheerleading Group:
1. St. Paul’s
2. St. Peter’s
3. PWC
Best Performing Group:
1. Barbara Ashley School of Dance
2. Fusion Dance Studio
3. Connie Parsons School of Dance
The staff of Newfoundland Power collected over 20,000 pounds of food along the route which is equal to $40,000 worth of groceries for the Community Food Sharing Association. Over $6,000.00 in loonies and toonies collected as well.
Thanks to our Parade sponsors and supporters:
Newfoundland Power
Stirling Communications
FI Oilfield Services Canada
The Annual Downtown Christmas Parade is organized and brought to you by the Downtown Development Commission.
Congratulations on a great parade!!! It was a chilly one but it was worth it in the end. Keep up the great work!
Posted by: shirley at November 25, 2007 08:26 PM