Airdrie Festival of Lights 2017

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FAMILY FUN

NIGHT!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 6:30 PM START Join us for a very special party in the park with FREE train rides all night courtesy of Chinook Gate!

Join the fun as we open our new Canada 150 Legacy Path.

FREE Airdrie Centennial books to the first 150 people!

Special performance by The Dots aCappella.

Meet & greet characters with Nose Creek Players.

And YES! Santa is here too!

THINGS TO KNOW

ADMISSION

Admission to the Festival of Lights is by cash donation – your donations are what keep us glowing. Look for our donation stations around the park.

HOURS: 6 pm until 9 pm, every evening in December 2017, including Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. PLEASE NOTE in extreme cold not all venues/activities may be operational, however the lights are always on!

HANDICAP ACCESS

A designated row is available just outside the parking lot for vehicles with Handicap permits. In addition, golf cart transportation, for those unable to walk through the Festival, is usually available, although it cannot be guaranteed or reserved. Availability depends on the number of visitors requesting their use and the number of volunteers available to drive.

PETS

Dogs on leashes are always welcome at the Airdrie Festival of Lights. However, please be advised that pets are not allowed in the tent, where food may be served.

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FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS, HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON

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Monday - Thursday 1pm-8pm; Friday 1pm-6pm; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11am-6pm

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FESTIVAL TRAINS All aboard! Train Rides are still only $2

Children 2 and under ride free with an adult.

JOIN US DECEMBER 21 FOR THE

6TH ANNUAL

GREAT AIRDRIE TRAIN RACE Two trains, two teams and two great charities! See website for details.

Please note in extreme cold the trains may not be operational.

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JUST FOR KIDS SANTA’S HERE! The man in red loves the Festival of Lights and you can visit Santa in the park December 2, 5, 12, 19, 21 & 22 SPECIAL THANKS TO SANTA’S PARTNERS

SANTA GETS HIS RIDE TO THE PARK THANKS TO

FREE KID’S ACTIVITIES Warm up in the tent with fun hands-on Christmas themed activities with Community Links December 1, 5, 12, 19 KIDS ONLY SHOPPING! Did you know we have a special section in our NEW Santa’s Workshop where kids can shop for family and friends with everything under $10.

Our elves will help your little ones learn the true spirit of Christmas is giving!

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2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THE CP HOLIDAY TRAIN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 • Tree of Hope Ceremony 5:30 – 6:00 • Community Links – Kid’s Crafts 6:30 – 8:30 • Traditional Glimpse – Henna Art 6:30 – 8:30 • Elements Dance Co. 7:00 – 7:30 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 • Chinook Gate Family Night • The Dots a Capella • Opening the Canada 150 Legacy Path • Santa Visit • Nose Creek Players – Character Meet & Greet • Santa Claus Parade (offsite) begins at 5 pm please join us in the park after!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 • Torchlight Theatre 7:00 – 8:00

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 • Community Links – Kid’s Crafts 6:30 – 8:30 • Santa Visit – 7:00 – 8:00 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 • SBDC Star Dance Company 6:00 – 6:30 • Airdrie Public Library – Story Time 6:30 – 7:30 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 The CP Holiday Train is here!

Park opens EARLY at 5 pm Train arrives 5:30 Show 5:45 Featuring COLIN JAMES & EMMA-LEE Bring your donations for the Airdrie Food Bank, then stay and enjoy the park until 9 pm!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 • Elements Dance Co 7:00 – 7:30

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 • Airdrie Community Choir 7:00 – 8:00

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Open EVERY night even Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 • Come walk the lights!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 • SBDC Star Dance Company 6:00 – 6:30 • Airdrie Public Library – Story Time 6:30 – 7:30

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 • Torchlight Theatre 7:00 – 8:00 MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 • Bert Church High School Choir 7:00 – 8:00 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 • Community Links – Kid’s Crafts 6:30 – 8:30 • George McDougall High School Fine Arts Program 6:30 – 7:30 • Santa Visit 7:00 – 8:00 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 • SBDC – Star Dance Company 6:00 – 6:30 • Airdrie Public Library – Story Time 6:30 – 7:30

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 • 6th Annual Great Airdrie Train Race 6:00 – 9:00 • SBDC Star Dance Company 6:00 – 6:30 • TRASH Can… 7:00 – 8:00 • Direct Energy Onsite FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 • Santa Visit 7:00 – 8:00 • Direct Energy Onsite SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 • Santa Visit 7:00 – 8:00 • Direct Energy Onsite SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 • Park Open 6:00 – 9:00

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 • Ambition Performing Arts 7:00 – 7:30 Airdrie Festival of Lights Society – PO Box 10353, Airdrie, AB T4A 0H6

MONDAY DECEMBER 25 • Park Open 6:00 – 9:00

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 • Nose Creek Players – Character Meet & Greet 7:00 – 8:00 • Muriel Clayton Middle School Choir 6:00 - 7:00 • Anacrusis A Capella Carols of the Season 7:00 - 8:00

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26 • Park Open 6:00 – 9:00

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 • SBDC – Star Dance Company 6:00 – 6:30 • Celebrate our hometown hockey heroes wear your jersey in the park!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28 • Park Open 6:00 - 9:00

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 • Airdrie Public Library – Story Time 6:30 – 7:30 • Traditional Glimpse – Henna Art 6:30 – 8:30

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 • Park Open 6:00 - 9:00

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 • Torchlight Theatre 7:00 – 8:00 MONDAY DECEMBER 18 • Bert Church High School Jazz Band 7:00 – 8:00 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 • Community Links – Kids Crafts 6:30 – 8:30 • Santa Visit 7:00 – 8:00

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 • Park Open 6:00 - 9:00 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 • Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Party 7:00 – 9:00 • Fireworks 6:30 offsite at Ed Eggerer Park

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SANTA’S WORKSHOP Do your holiday shopping right in the park!

We’ve got tons of great gift ideas for every budget PLUS a special “Kid’s Only” section where our elves help your children shop for everyone on their gift list.

See what Airdrie has to offer in the month of Decem ber!

Don’t miss out on all of the winter fun!

Airdrie Festival of Lights Santa Claus Parade Rogers Hometown Hockey New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Dec. 1 to 31 Dec. 2 Dec. 16 & 17 Dec. 31

For event information, visit airdrie.ca.

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OUR VOLUNTEERS

REALLY SHINE!

Did you know our volunteers put in more than 5000 hours each year?

They are our most valuable asset and we can’t glow without them! When you visit the park be sure to smile and say hi to our amazing crew out each night!

The most fun you can have with your (snow) boots on.

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WARM YOUR HANDS

AND YOUR TUMMY! Our firepits are always roaring during cold weather to keep you toasty while you stroll the park thanks to

Hot Chocolate available nightly for only $2 FREE COFFEE December 9, 21, 23, 30 from Tim Hortons!

Watch for FOOD TRUCK NIGHTS El Churro Treats Don Panino Perogy Boyz Follow us on social media for up-to-the-minute announcements on what nights to find these flavours in the park!

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OUR BRIGHTEST LIGHTS! Airdrie Festival of Lights would like to thank the most amazing sponsors and friends of the Festival who help us glow in 2017!

PRESENTING SPONSOR

SUPER GLOW SPONSORS

FESTIVAL EXPRESS TRAIN SPONSOR

Volunteer Program

BRIGHT LIGHT SPONSORS

Santa Transportation

GREEN LIGHT SPONSORS Kid’s Activity Sponsor

YELLOW LIGHT SPONSORS

Fire Pits

Santa Visits 1 Colour

BLUE LIGHT SPONSORS Cyan 23 Magenta 100 Yellow 88 Black 15

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FRIENDS OF THE

FESTIVAL

Techmation Electric & Controls Ltd Sunbelt Rentals - Airdrie Precise Pruning Frog Media Inc Canwest Propane Volunteer Airdrie Western Generator Air-Alta Fencing City of Airdrie Community Investment Funds Grant Airdrie Waste Community Links Rebel Transport Rona Airdrie

Media Partners

“GET YOUR GLOW ON”

Community Partner Sponsor Roof Hospital

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