Those hoping to find a festive activity this weekend can head over to St. Thomas to enjoy a reverse Santa Claus parade.
From December 3 to 5, Pinafore Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland for a second year in a row inviting visitors to drive through the park and enjoy over 50 stationary displays.
With support from the St. Thomas Optimist Club and the offices of Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Jeff Yurek and MP Karen Vecchio, the event will run each night between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
"I am thrilled to be part of this wonderful community event for the second year," said Yurek. "We have so much to celebrate and appreciate this Christmas season and I look forward to seeing people safely come together once again."
Those without a vehicle will still have a chance to enjoy the displays with a complimentary shuttle service.
Pickup and drop-off locations:
Downtown: Van Pelts Print Plus, 800 Talbot Street
East End: Elgin Centre, 417 Wellington Street
South End: St Joseph's High School, 10 Bill Martyn Parkway
North End: One Password Park, near the roundabout at Burwell Road
West End: Crocker Avenue parking lot at corner of Wellington Street and Crocker Avenue
Shuttle hours:
Friday, December 3: 5:30pm-8:45 p.m.
Saturday, December 4: 4:30pm-8:45 p.m.
Sunday, December 5: 4:30pm-8:45 p.m.
While admission to the parade is free, volunteers with St. Thomas Christmas Care and the St. Thomas Fire Department will be accepting cash and non-perishable food donations.
Last minute letters to the big guy himself are welcomed and can be placed in the Canada Post mailbox located by Santa's sleigh in the park.
More details about the event can be found on the St. Thomas Optimist Club's website.
