One of the many events in the Parkland that is seeing a return this year is the Country Christmas in Ethelbert on Saturday, December 17th.
At the event, you will be able to do some shopping at the Christmas Market as well as enjoy free skating, sleigh rides, a chance to take a picture with Santa, and more.
"It means a lot to the community to have this happen as we've been down for the last two years due to the pandemic. Nothing's been going on; the skating rink hasn't been open, so to have a community-wide event with the market happening, the parade, events in the evening-- it brings the whole community out, it brings life back to our community", said Wanda Loewen, President of the Ethelbert Skating Rink.
The Christmas Market at the Skating Rink will have at least 15 vendors and will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. The canteen at the rink will be open and there will be a raffle draw. Not long after that, the Country Christmas Parade of Lights will start at 5:30 at the Ethelbert School. It will head to Burdeniuks through the round about and end at the skating rink.
Evening festivities include the Christmas Market being back open from 7 to 10. Free skating, a bonfire, and sleigh rides (weather permitting) will wrap up the day.
"..and the best part yet is Santa is going to be there, so the kids can come down and take a picture with Santa", commented Loewen.
All proceeds from the Country Christmas in Ethelbert will go to the skating rink.
