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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday November 12, 2008 - 21 Saturday, November 15, 2008, Parade starts at 9 a.m. Thanking this year's Parade sponsors & volunteers Organized by a volunteer committee, in conjunction with the Town of Oakville and the business community, the annual Oakville Santa Claus Parade features more than 50 entries, plus costumed characters and marching bands. While the Parade is driven by a dedicated corps of local volunteers, it is only made possible through the generous support of its corporate sponsors. "Our corporate sponsors are an integral part of the Oakville Santa Claus Parade. Sponsorship funds are used to hire marching bands and rent costumes for the many costumed characters in the Parade, publicize the event, maintain Santa's float, recognize winning entries and much more," said Pam Damoff, Chair, Oakville Santa Claus Parade. "This year will see even more large inflatable characters made possible by our generous sponsors." "As an community-minded Oakville company, it was an easy decision for us to become a Gold Sponsor of the Oakville Santa Claus Parade in 2001. The Parade is an event we are proud to be associated with", said Todd Cullen, President, Legend Creek Homes. "Not only is it great exposure for our company, we enjoy every aspect of being involved with the Parade. We're pleased to be back again in 2008 and encourage other companies to join us in supporting this wonderful Oakville Christmas tradition." The Oakville Santa Claus Parade Committee wishes to thank all of this year's generous sponsors for their ongoing financial support for the Parade. In addition to the many volunteers who put together the float and walking entries, over 100 volunteers come out on Parade Day to entertain and ensure the Parade runs smoothly. The generous support of Oakville's public and private sectors and the work of so many volunteers ensures the success of the Oakville Santa Claus Parade. GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS Downtown Oakville BIA · Kerr Village BIA · Laser Networks Oakville Hydro · Purdy's Chocolates · Shipway Stairs · Toronto Star BRONZE SPONSORS AIC Limited · Blink · First Ontario Credit Union · Mattamy Homes · Nycomed Seabourne Real Estate Services IN KIND CONTRIBUTIONS Oakville Transit · Budd's BMW · Deerfield Golf Club · Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Oakville Mobile Ad · New Electric · Oak-land Ford Lincoln · Steeplejack Services - Oakville Branch · Steinmans · Tim Horton's MEDIA SPONSORS TV Cogeco Cable · Oakville Beaver · Oakville Today Parade is a fun-filled day for the whole family Don't miss out on all the fun this Saturday when Oakville welcomes Santa Claus at the 60th Annual Santa Claus Parade. This year's theme is "A Child's Magical Christmas". With lots of colourful and unique float entries moving down the streets of downtown Oakville and Kerr Village and a fabulous line-up of marching bands , kids and kids-at-heart will be getting into the Christmas spirit. Starting at 9 am, the Parade will begin at Lakeshore Road and Reynolds, go west on Lakeshore to Kerr Street, north on Kerr and end at Kerr and Stewart Streets. Once again, Santa Claus returns with his sweetheart from the North Pole. Best known for keeping him on his toes throughout the year, Mrs. Claus herself is the Parade's Grand Marshall. Joining Mrs. Claus in the beautifully decorated Cinderella carriage is 8 year old colouring contest winner Lauren Montanari. Her drawing was selected from over 100 entries that were submitted. Elizabeth Alexandrov, age 8 and Jack Yeilding, age 6 were runner-ups in the colouring contest. They will both ride in the windows of Santa's float, along with the winners of the Kerr Village Scavenger Hunt ­ Luca Murray, age 6 and Krystal Borges, age 8. Fun and Rewarding! Help a child thrive at school. Be a volunteer homework club supervisor. 905.339.2355 1031 North Service Road East Oakville, Ontario 905 849-7785