NEWS RELEASE
COLLINGWOOD DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
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It was a beautiful day for the Collingwood Downtown Santa Claus Parade, and the spirit of the season was alive in downtown Collingwood.
The crowds enjoyed a magical, light-filled parade as one of the highlights of a day filled with Christmas celebrations. The street was packed with people after the parade, as the day finished with the official lighting of the Christmas tree to officially launch the holiday season in our community.
Many commercial businesses, non-profit organizations, and youth groups presented entries that celebrated the holiday season with music and lights. Thanks to all the participants and congratulations to the winners.
Category winners are:
Industrial/commercial
First place — Georgian Design Centre
Second place — Tatham Engineering Ltd.
Third place — Park Sign Creative
Service clubs/non-profit organizations
First place — Collingwood Paddling Club
Second place — Collingwood Agriculture Society and Great Northern Exhibition
Third place — Hospice Georgian Triangle
Youth
First place — Collingwood Girls Hockey Association
Second place — Fleet-Wood Dance Centre
Third place — The DanceRoom
A special thank you is extended to all the sponsors, volunteers, and entries for making this year’s parade such a great success.
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