{"id":78107,"date":"2019-11-30T13:00:28","date_gmt":"2019-11-30T18:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=78107"},"modified":"2019-11-30T14:39:31","modified_gmt":"2019-11-30T19:39:31","slug":"santa-was-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/santa-was-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa was here!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Local kiddos got an early chance to show Santa just how good they can be when they lined the streets for last night’s annual Santa Claus Parade.<\/p>\n

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Presented by the the Rotary Club of North Muskoka, the yearly event attracts hundreds of people to downtown Huntsville.<\/p>\n

Dazzling floats created by local businesses and organizations made their way from Centre Street, down Main and along King William to their final destination at Huntsville Place Mall, scattering candy and good cheer along the way.<\/p>\n

At the end of the line: the big guy himself, aided by kind helpers from Kimberly-Clark.<\/p>\n

If you were there, tell us about your favourite float in the comments below!<\/p>\n

\"Kent

Kent Park became Gingerbread Lane for the parade<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The Huntsville Community Choir warmed up the crowd with some carols<\/p><\/div>\n

\"3...2...1...

3…2…1… Lights! The Downtown BIA once again lit a beautiful tree at Town Hall<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Coldwell

Coldwell Banker Thompson was one of several businesses to offer warm drinks and treats to parade goers<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Milo,

Milo, with owner Kaila Forbes, dressed for the occasion, ready to jump into action if Santa needed another elf<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Emergency

Emergency vehicles led the parade<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Cameron

Cameron of Lochiel Pipes and Drums added festive sound to Main Street<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Kids

Kids along the parade route were ready for the candy bonanza. Here Councillor Nancy Alcock shares some sweet treats.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Fowler

Fowler Construction invited Frosty along for the ride<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A

A tip from the Scouts: always bring shelter<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Many

Many local businesses got festive for the parade, including Northland Towing and Recovery<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The Door gets tongue-in-cheek to introduce their float<\/p><\/div>\n

\"JJ

JJ Dance was accompanied by a live band<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The Kiwanis Club of Huntsville Muskoka thinks the world of kids<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The Lions Club got a little Grinch-y<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Northern

Northern Escapades Mini Golf and Rambob’s Barging are ready for winter<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The Dance Project brought their winter spirit to the parade<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Some

Some lucky parade goers got warm woolen socks from Valley Feeds<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The Rotary Club of Huntsville added some rub-a-dub-dub (and a duck in a tub) to their float<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The balcony at the Algonquin Theatre provided a great vantage point for people attending the HHS production of Newsies<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Candy!

Candy! From Metro!<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Cassell

Cassell Farms and Hearts and Hooves brought some farm friends<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Algonquin

Algonquin Outfitters brought out their sweet rides for the parade<\/p><\/div>\n

\"How

How would you like to find the keys to this Charger under your tree? Drive Muskoka might have put a few wishes into the minds of parade goers<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Northern

Northern HVAC created a fun winter scene for their float<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Pinehill

Pinehill Iron and Metal has a need for (mini) speed<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The

The Muskoka Dance Academy amped up the Christmas spirit<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Mrs

Mrs Claus keeps Santa in line (always)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"It's

It’s Santa!<\/p><\/div>\n

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