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VIDEO: Santa Claus Parade makes thrilling return downtown

Arguably the biggest event of the year, the Rotary Santa Claus Parade made a huge comeback on Queen Street after a three-year hiatus.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

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After a three-year hiatus, thousands of locals lined the sidewalks of Queen Street Saturday evening to welcome back the Rotary Santa Claus Parade.

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Upwards of 50 floats passed through the downtown core as participants waved and handed out candy to the kids and families in attendance. 

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The community favourite saw a number of local businesses, high schools, emergency services, and plenty of other establishments take part in the parade.

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And of course, Santa Claus capped off a successful evening as the younger attendees excitedly watched him pass by. 

Float winners:

Norm Candelori Best in Parade - Canada Post presents "Present For All"

 

Best Corporate Entry - Toromont CAT presents "Holiday Rock"

Second Place - Interfor presents "Growing Our Future"

 

Best Community Entry - 2310 Army Cadets present "Cadets Celebrate Christmas"

Second Place - Sault Surge Aquatic Club presents "Ride The Wave"

 

Best High School Spirit - Korah Collegiate presents "Colts Christmas"

Second Place - Superior Heights, "Dr. Seuss-perior Heights presents How the Grinch Stole Hawk-mas"

 

Best Elementary School Spirit - St. Francis French Immersion presents "A Falcon Hallmark Christmas"



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