As Santa Claus keeps himself busy doing parades around the Niagara Region - there's a big one happening this coming weekend in Thorold.
The City is hosting it's always-popular parade on Saturday, but there's a number of festivities beforehand as well for families to enjoy before dozens of floats make their way through city streets.
Councillor Nella Dekker says among those is a chance to meet Santa himself.
The parade will work its way down Sullivan Avenue starting at 4:00pm, before coming to an end on Front Street.
Dekker says there's a true sense of community during the parade.
Before the Parade - Join us at Battle of Beaverdams Park
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Come out and see our tree lit up and take your photo amongst the festive decorations.
- Meet with Santa for free photos and check to make sure your name is on the good list
- Get your face painted for free, sponsored by City of Thorold
- Say hello to Bethesda Services at their information tent, grab some free swag and candy canes
- Enjoy a free hot chocolate or coffee and stay toasty in Bank of Montreal’s warming station
For the Parade
4:00 p.m. The parade will start making its way to downtown Thorold.
- Be sure to bring your letters for Santa to be collected by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers
- Be on the lookout for Community Care Thorold's coach bus and volunteers collecting food donations curbside in carts
(Written by: Matt Latour)