Downtown News

Santa Claus Is Coming To Downtown! November 24, 2008

The Annual Downtown Christmas Parade is set for Sunday, November 30th at 1:00 pm (December 7th in case of inclement weather). The Parade begins from the the Aliant Building on Factory Lane and follows the regular Parade route down Duckworth Street to Prescott Street, down over Prescott Street and continues west on Water Street ending at the Railway-Coastal Museum.

Come and see Santa and his colourful cast of characters, clowns, beautiful floats, marching bands and performing groups. Newfoundland Power employees will be on hand collecting food as well as loonies and twoonies in aid of the Community Food Sharing Asscoiation. Don't forget your letters to Santa!! Canada Post will be collecting the letters along the route!

If you need a ride to the Parade, jump on-board the Santa Shuttle. It starts at 11:30 and it will be picking up people at Bowring Park and the at parking lot of the Confederation Building (west block) on a load and go basis. The service is free but a non-perishable food item or a small donation to the Communtity Food Sharing Association will be gratefully accepted.

For more information call the Parade Hotline at SANTA-HI (726-8244) or email info@downtownstjohns.com

Brought to you by: Downtown Development Commission

Supported by: Newfoundland Power, FI Canada Oilfield Services, NTV and OZ FM.

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