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"A Family Tradition for 132 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 3, 1998 - 5 By Chris Hall Port Perry Star The final touches are being applied to plans and floats as the countdown to the1998 Santa Claus parade begins. Work is well under way for the Nov. 28 event, says co-ordinator Ray Northey. "Things are going along smoothly; we've 1 delegated duties to directors and members of the Chamber of Commerce and our vol- unteers," he said Friday. "We still need people to help out leading up to the parade, on the floats, and on the day of the parade. There's still lots to do." The 1998 parade will have a whole new look, said Mr. Northey. "Unlike the other years, the parade will end at the fairgrounds as well. We're going to have a Santa's Village there where the kids can go sit on Santa's knee and have their pictures taken, and play games and even enjoy some refreshments," he said, explaining that the new attraction is tied in with the new route the parade will follow. As usual it will begin at the fairgrounds before travelling down Rosa St. and east on Queen St. From there the procession makes way south on Simcoe St. to Mary, where it will travel east to Water St. The parade will then turn north on Water St., where it will go to Queen St. once again and following it westward to John St. Once there, the parade will follow a route north on Perry and Simcoe Streets to Reach St. and back to the fairgrounds. "In the past the parade sort of dissipat- ed, kind of fell into an abyss, when we got JUREEERILLT Introducing the all-new, totally the new Sierra comes equipped with the most powerful Vortec engine ever made, 4-wheel disc anti-lock most comfortable cab we've ever built. The Sierra's extraordinary combination of power and style males it as discriminating as the visit us at www.gmcanada.com or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Here comes Santa New route's part of new look for Port Perry's annual Christmas parade redesigned Sierra by GMC. For 1999, brakes standard and the largest, people who drive it. For information, to the end of Water St.," said Mr. Northey of the route change. "This way we can all follow each other back to the fairgrounds, the kids can meet Santa Claus and hopefully it will ease up the traffic congestion which usually follows the parade. We especially encourage every- one to come back to Santa's Village." A record number of floats are expected to participate in this year's event, says Mr. Northey, guessing that more than 60 will enter the annual parade. "There should be about seven or eight bands and we'll have over 60 floats. Many of the local schools, businesses and service clubs will be in it once again this year," he said, adding that there is a $50 fee for businesses and a donation will be accepted for non-profit groups who want to enter a display. The fees and donations are an important part of the parade, which help offset the cost of the event, he adds. "Our 1998 budget for the Santa Claus parade is around $6,000; we hope to break even and get our money back for the costs. Every donation is gratefully appreciated." In an effort to recover some of their money, the Scugog Chamber will be selling tickets for a number of prizes, including $1,000, two Toronto Maple Leaf tickets, gift certificates and a dinner for two. No handouts will be permitted during the parade. Anyone wishing to volunteer their time or enter a float can call Ray Northey at 985-4427 or Craig Taylor at the Chamber of Commerce: 985-4971. Finishing touches are being applied to plans and floats for the 1998 Santa Claus parade, which will be held on Nov. 28. A new route and Santa's Village will be the highlights of this year's annual procession, says event co- - For information on who to purchase from, call Darlene Brown at 986-0957. WIPE YOUR BOUTS A THE DOOR.