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27 | Thursday November 16, 2017 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com Thanking this year's Parade sponsors and volunteers Chair Cathy Duddeck and Vice Chair Dirk Soeterik credit a dedicated corps of local volun teers - working in conjunction with the Town of Oakville - and generous support from the private sector for the Parade's long-standing success. They expressed their heartfelt thanks to the organizing com mittee as well as the 100 or so volunteers who help on Parade Day entertain ing spectators and ensuring the event runs smoothly. Duddeck and Soeterik also extend their gratitude, on behalf of the Parade committee, for the continued support of local businesses. "Corporate sponsors are an integral part of the Oakville Santa Claus Parade, as we use these funds to hire m arching bands, ren t costumes, m aintain Santa's float, publicize the event and recognize winning entries," said Duddeck. Lexus of Oakville has been a long-standing supporter of the Parade. "We are proud to return as a Gold sponsor for the Oakville Santa Claus Parade," said Frank Apa, President and Dealer Principal at Lexus of Oakville. "This annual event is a wonderful tradition that brings the holiday spirit to life for residents of all ages within the Oakville community. It's a great opportunity for everyone to share in the joy and excitement of the upcom ing festive season." GOLD SPONSORS EIS CONSULTANTS T TM * TM SILVER SPONSORS · Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home Ontario Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre THE TRADITION CONTINUES! Join Film.ca following the Oakville Santa Claus Parade for free screenings of Jingle All The Way and Christmas Vacation. In lieu of admission, Film.ca will be collecting food items, grocery cards, or cash donations for the Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre food drive, or an unwrapped toy for the Kerr BIA Toys for Tots. Jingle All The Way (rated PG) plays at 11:15 a.m., and Christmas Vacation (also rated PG) is on at 11:45 a.m. As there are only two showings this year, please arrive early as is it will be first come, first seated. Don't forget your letters to Santa! Canada Post will be collecting letters to Santa on the Parade route and prom ptly sending them off to the North Pole -- in plenty of tim e for Christmas. Don't forget to include your retu rn address! IN-KIND SPONSORS · AGF Access (judges platform) · Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC (VIP parade vehicle) · Deerfield Golf Club (golf cart loaners) · Mobile Ad Canada (roadside advertising signs) · Oakville Transit (shuttle services) · RioCan Oakville Place (colouring contest) · Tim Hortons (volunteers post parade reception) BRONZE SPONSORS · Alliance Verdi · Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC · Daniels Home · Ford of Canada · RioCan Oakville Place · Oakville & District Labour Council · The Basement Store MEDIA SPONSORS · Oakville Beaver · Cogeco · OakvilleNews.org · CRUISING O U J D E S S a n ta is c o m in g to to w n th is S aturday!! Let us get you to & from the parade safely. To order online or to locate a retailer near you go to www.portsbooks.com 905.338.0044 www.oakvilleunitedtaxi.com To order direct call 1-800-693-7986