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The Oakville Santa Claus Paradeis launching its annual colour-ing contest, created again this year by award-winning cartoonist Steve Nease, Pud creator. Children ages five and 10 will have the chance to win the seat beside Mrs. Claus and ride alongside the Parade Grand Marshall. Children ages three and four will have the chance to win a prize for their age group. The colouring contest is now avail- able online and will appear in the Oakville Beavers Kids Section Nov. 4. Children can colour a picture cele- brating A Reel Christmas at the Movies, this years parade theme. The contest runs only until Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. For rules and an entry form, go to www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca. Drop by Kerr Street on Saturday, Oct. 23 from noon to 6 p.m. when the Oakville Santa Claus Parade booth will have lots of giveaways, free face paint- ing at Kerr Village Halloween Happenings. The Kinsmen Club of Oakville will have candy floss and kids can take part in a Scavenger Hunt. Kids will get the chance to win a ride in the window of Santa's float or light the Christmas tree at the Kerr Village annual tree lighting. The Kerr Village BIA is once again partnering with the Santa Claus Parade. The Kerr Village BIA has been a strong supporter of the Parade since day one we are a Gold Sponsor of the parade this year, said John Marlatt, special events chair, Kerr Village BIA. It is only natural for us to once again partner with the parade to offer children these once-in- a-lifetime memories. For informa- tion on this event and to print your scavenger hunt card, visit www.ker- rvillage.ca or www.oakvillesantaclaus- parade.ca. Float entries are due by Oct. 28 (or the first 50 entries, whichever comes first). Now in its 62nd year, the Oakville Santa Claus Parade is a cherished tradi- tion in our Town. The 2009 Parade takes place Saturday, Nov. 20, begin- ning at 9 a.m. 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. For information on the parade, visit www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca or leave a message at 905-815-5981. Santas colouring contest 23 Friday , O ctober 22, 2010 O A KVILLE BEA V ER w w w .o akvillebeaver .co m