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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, November 10, 2022 | 22 theifp.ca SOURCE FLOORING 1362 VICTORIA ST N. 9AM-6PM 10AM-5PM. Biblio BBWHAT'S ON SANTA ON HIS WAY VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR ANNUAL PARADES REETI ROHILLA trohilla@metroland.com Santa is coming to town on November 19. The parades will return in full capacity after two years of restricted celebra- tions — making stops through Acton and George- town downtown. "I just want people from all walks of life ... to havean opportunity to participate we said Louie Violo, Lions Club of Georgetown parade chair. With ‘A hristmas around the world’ theme, the five-kilometre George: Street and Sinclair Avenue, proceeds through , Charles and Park streets and wraps up at the George- town Fairgro While preparations are nf full il swing, Santas elves ly 50 more volunteers to aed organize Georgetown's 92nd annual parade. The parade is made possible with support from the Town of Halton Hills and community volunteers mixed in with the crowd," Violo said. The club is looking for volunteers, ages 16 and old- er — at each i i Metroland file photo Santa will be emaking stops in Acton and Georgetown on November 4 noured with a complimen- tary breakfast on the morn- ing of the parade. “Last year we had over 10,000 spectators and I think we're going to have thesame or more this year," Violo said. The Acton parade — hosted by the Acton Fire- fighters Association, with support from the town, fire department, Halton Re- gional Police Services, com- munity sponsors and about ill feat along the parade route — to keep traffic flowing and hoist flags and banners. Along with enjoying the best view of the celebra- tions, volunteers will be ho- ture over 30 floats and four bands on Nov. 19. With a _ ‘Superhero Christmas' theme, the pa- rade will start from Acton Boulevard and Queen Street at 1 p.m., travelling Westandendingat Prospect Parl trom floats honouring frontline workers battling the pandemic to those of lo- cal churches, the celebra- tion will offer a wide range of displays, said Acton n par rade committee chi Jan "Its open to everybody's interpretation ofa superhe- tera float or volunteer with the Georgetown parade can email Violo at louievio- 1o67@gmail.com. To regis- ter with the Acton parade, email Scott at ActonSanta- ClausParade@gmail.com. SUBMIT YOUR LETTER TO THE EDITOR TODAY!