GRAVENHURST — A parade of colourful costumed Christmas characters and a Ho! Ho! Ho! to boot.
That was Day 2 of the Santa season this morning as this community members rallied ahead of jolly St. Nick for the annual Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce winter parade and extravaganza parade.
And it was a delightful day.
Here’s a look as damp turned out to brilliant sun to the delight of hundreds of big and little fantasy fans who lined Muskoka Road from the legion to Sawdust City Brewery.
Watch the the Huntsville and Bracebridge night parades the coming two Fridays, followed by Baysville.
Before the parade everybody was in a good mood, including these Rotary exchange students and friend.Conehead? Haven’t seen this guy in years.The Gravenhurst Horticultural Society members had some of the best costumes.MPP Graydon Smith and MP Scott Aitchison walked the walk instead of just talking the talk.Who says this is just a one horse town?Stevenson Plumbing’s Grinch couldn’t steal this party parade.Chow down with Santa next Saturday at the Scout Hall on Nov. 30 8 to 11 a.m.“Doggie, doggie ….” Get on the bus with fido and friends.“Walkies?” You bet. With these loveable lab and St. Bernard.Say a prayer for these church men and women and boys and girls who keep the true spirit of the season alive.Join the three church groups who got together for their float and handed out leaflets about their four events in December at the Severn Bridge Christian Assembly, Calvary Baptist Church and Gateway Worship Centre.Last but certainly not least, Santa rode in to town drawn by eight large reindeer to the delight of everyone.Afterward it was crafts and lunch for the likes of little Lillian Smart, 3, who tried on a new tuque at the United Church.UCW servers as usual put on another fabulous lunch of sandwiches and sweets.
