NEWS RELEASE
COLLINGWOOD DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
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It was a beautiful day for the return of 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 and a spectacular fireworks display.
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 – Reliabuild; Second Place – Georgian Design Centre; Third Place – Happenings Party Rentals
SERVICE CLUBS / NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS – First Place – Collingwood Agriculture Society & Great Northern Exhibition; Second Place – Blue Mountain Snow Drifters; Third Place – Georgian Triangle Anglers Association
YOUTH – First Place – Fleet-Wood Dance Centre; Second Place – Stayner Minor Lacrosse; Third Place – Rad Adventures
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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