NEWS RELEASE
COLLINGWOOD DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA
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It was a beautiful and sunny day for the 2019 edition of the Collingwood Downtown Santa Claus Parade, and the spirit of the season was alive in Downtown Collingwood. The crowds enjoyed a magical, light-filled parade as one of the highlights of a day filled with Christmas celebrations.
The street was packed with people after the parade, as the day finished with the official lighting of the Christmas tree and a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Karen Fritz, Mortgage Broker with Centum Alternative Mortgages Ltd.
Many commercial businesses, non-profit organizations, and youth groups presented entries that celebrated the holiday season with music and lights. Thanks to all the participants and congratulations to the winners.
Category winners are:
- INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL – First Place – Georgian Triangle Auto Glass & Tint; Second Place – Royal LePage Trinity Realty; Third Place – Epcor
- SERVICE CLUBS/NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS – First Place – Collingwood Dragon Boat & Canoe Club; Second Place – Collingwood Agriculture Society & Great Northern Exhibition; Third Place – Collingwood G&M Hospital
- YOUTH – First Place – The Dance Room; Second Place – 1st Collingwood Brownies, Guides & Pathfinders; Third Place – 3rd Collingwood Scouts
A special thank you is extended to all the sponsors, volunteers, and entries for making this year’s parade such a great success.
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