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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, November 18, 2009 · 20 Saturday, November 21, 2009, Parade starts at 9 a.m. Follow Santa on his route! 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 61st Annual Santa Claus Parade. This year's theme is "A Rock 'N Roll 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 9-year old colouring contest winner Calvin van Voorst. His drawing was selected out of over 100 entries that were submitted. Jarryd Farrell, age 5, Victoria Lawrynowycz, age 9 and Samantha Hunter, age 10, were runner-ups in the colouring contest. They will ride in the windows of Santa's float, along with the winners of the Kerr Village Scavenger Hunt ­ Marisa Fish, age 7 and Shantelle Ladly-Rebetez, age 8. Oakville Santa Claus Parade air dates on TV Cogeco 23 Don't forget your letters to Santa! Canada Post will be in the Parade collecting letters to Santa and will make sure they get to him in lots of time before Christmas. For more information on the Parade, visit www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca or leave a message at 905-815-5981 · Saturday November 28th @ 8 p.m. Repeats: · Monday November 30th @ 11 a.m. · Tuesday December 8th @ 8 p.m. Don't forget to bring a new unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive, a non-perishable food item for the Food Drive & $2 for a `red nose' On Parade Day, the Kinsmen Club of Oakville will collect non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army Jingle Bell Fund. They encourage everyone to bring at least one non-perishable food item to the Parade. Cash donations will also be accepted. Helping them this year is Allan Candy, who will be providing candy canes for all. The Oakville Fire Fighters will be on hand accepting new, unwrapped toys from Parade goers. Toys are especially needed for the teens and tweens. Oakville Mazda, one of the Parade's Gold Sponsors, is the official drop-off location for the Toy Drive. Can't make it to the Parade? Drop your donation off at 1291 Speers Road. Kids of all ages will want to buy their "red noses" from the Fun Group of Family and Friends of Falgarwood, who are donating all proceeds to the Wellspring ­ Halton and The Kerr Street Dream Centre. This group is the only authorized seller of red noses ­ don't buy your red nose from anyone else. These are the only charities authorized to collect money during the Parade. LADIES NIGHT - MAKE IT A NIGHT TO REMEMBER November 26 & December 17 Attention all fashionistas! Grab your girlfriends & head downtown for a night of fun, fashion & festive fare as several boutiques & restaurants host special events to make it a night to remember. Temporary road closures for the 2009 Parade The 2009 Oakville Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday November 21st. During the Parade, the following roads and adjacent streets will be closed from 7 am to 11 am: · Lakeshore Road from Allan St. to Kerr St. · Kerr St. from Lakeshore Rd. to Stewart St. · Stewart St. from Kerr St. to Maurice Dr. · Felan Ave. from Stewart St. to Rebecca St. · Rebecca St. from Dorval Dr. to Forsythe St. · Robinson St. from Navy St. to Allan St. The co-operation of all motorists is requested. For additional information on road closures, contact Bob deHoog, Road Corridor/Permit Co-ordinator. 905-845-6601 ext.3337. HOLIDAY MAGIC November 28 & December 20 Enjoy enchanting outdoor holiday shopping with the charm of strolling carolers, horse-drawn wagon rides and St. Nick on Saturday & Sunday. For more information please go to: www.OakvilleDowntown.com (905) 844-4520