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17 · Wednesday, November 25, 2009 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Ho, ho, ho PHOTOS BY RIZIERO VERTOLLI / OAKVILLE BEAVER THE BIG DAY: The weather was anything but frightful as the 61st annual Oakville Santa Claus Parade welcomed Santa and his reindeer to town Saturday morning.The rock'n'roll-themed parade drew hundreds who lined the streets through downtown and Kerr Village to welcome jolly old Saint Nick. At top, left and right, kids eagerly awaited Santa, as did Kathleen Finnegan and her dog Chi, Chi, while (centre) Claire Shannon's six-and-a-half-month-old daughter Renee was more than ready to meet the jolly elf. Above right, Honourary Grand Marshall Calvin van Voorst, 9, and his younger brother, ride with Mrs. Claus at the start of the parade while Santa and the reindeer were the showstoppers. For more photos, see page 23. Be original and offer a Garaga door for Christmas! $ any GARAGA single door purchase 25 OFF 50 OFF ¢ ¢ Expires: December 25th 2009 3170 Ridgeway Drive, Unit 19/20 Mississauga www.bmgaragedoor.com $ any GARAGA double door purchase (905) 569-9133 / (866) 836-5553 Expires: December 25th 2009