Santa Claus is coming to town

Come together and welcome Santa Claus to Sault Ste. Marie with the annual Rotary Santa Claus Parade - but static. The parade will be presented by IDA Sweet Greetings and will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20 starting at 5 p.m. 

“This year, it’s going to be a static parade,” said parade marshal David Marshall. “We’ve consulted with Algoma Public Health and we agreed that our plan is safe and reasonable given the upswing of cases. Vehicles will be allowed to drive past the floats to view them.”

Floats will be parked along the south lane of Queen Street East from Churchill Boulevard to Church Street. To drive through the parade, enter the staging area from the intersection at Churchill Boulevard and proceed going west. Volunteers will be handing out gift bags to children as well. 

“This procedure is something new for us. We still want to maintain the tradition and give a little gift back to the public of Sault Ste. Marie for all the support that they give Rotary,” Marshall said. 

“I spoke with Santa Claus and he’s happy that we’re doing this. He’s making a special trip because he loves Sault Ste. Marie,” he said. 

“We hope that people come out and participate. Hopefully, it will be a good time for the kids and a great kickoff to the Christmas season,” Marshall said. 

Whether or not you attend the reverse parade, make sure to drive slowly and carefully on Saturday evening. 

Moonlight Magic

Nov. 18

Begin celebrating the holiday season with The Downtown Association and their Moonlight Magic event on Thursday, Nov. 18 starting at 6 p.m. Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the area, there will be no in-person gathering for the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony, but the tree will still be lit. Some merchants will be open for shopping and there will be Instagram-worthy light installations at various locations including the Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site, Paul Mall, and Outspoken Brewery Alley. 

Full Moon Ceremony

Nov. 19

Anishinaabe Initiatives, Shingwauk Anishinaabe Students' Association and Shingwauk Kinoomage Gamig are inviting all women to a Full Moon Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 19 from 7-9 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Anishinaabe Student Life Centre on the third floor of the Shingwauk Hall at Algoma University, and then at the fire arbour. Masks must be worn and physical distancing is encouraged. Visitors to campus will be required to provide proof of vaccination.

Brian Tremblay at Mane St. Cafe

Nov. 19

Celebrate the end of the week and enjoy a live performance by Brian Tremblay at Mane St. Cafe this Friday, Nov. 19 from 7-10 p.m. There will be half priced martinis and snack board specials available. 

Stuff A Bus for Christmas Cheer

Nov. 20

On Saturday, Nov. 20 from between 4:30 and 8:30 p.m., pass by the Christmas Cheer Stuff A Bus and drop off your donations of new toys, puzzles, games, and used books at the back of the Bus Terminal at the corner of Queen Street East and Dennis Street. 

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