The second annual Christmas Celebration and Santa Claus Parade of Lights is set for this Friday evening in Gilbert Plains.
Courtney Roehl - the CAO for the Municipality of Gilbert Plains - says they have a full evening of activities planned.
"The Dauphin Kings are coming out for a street hockey game with some of our local youth. That will be between 5:30 and 6:15 right on Main Street in front of the EMS building. Following that our parade of lights starts at 6:30, and follows our usual parade route, going from the elementary school, past the care home, and then around town."
"Following the parade, we have the Christmas tree lighting, a bonfire, cookies and hot chocolate, pictures with the Grinch, a Christmas movie, and sleigh rides, all happening from the EMS building."
Roehl says they are expecting a big crowd for the events.
"Compared to last year, we have almost double the amount of floats in our parade, and we are expecting quite a few people to be watching and participating in our events."
"I think it is good to just get the community together and celebrate different aspects, including recreation and family, while keeping traditions of the Christmas tree lighting, hot chocolate, and the sleigh rides."
Roehl says they already have twice as many floats signed up for this year's parade, but adds there is room for more.
You can register a float by contacting her and the Municipality of Gilbert Plains office, or by contacting the HOPE club on Facebook.
