Seniors’ Light

from Christmas in Kamloops Part Two - 2022

by KamloopsThisWeek

Wildlights

KAMLOOPS SENIORS’ LIGHT TOUR RETURNS

The annual event, postponed since 2019 due to the pandemic, will take place on Dec. 8

The City of Kamloops’ 46th annual Seniors’ Light Tour will take place on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Individuals ages 55 and older are invited to enjoy the free bus tour to see the best lights in the city.

After the tour, both the Kamloops Rube Band and the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will provide live entertainment while hot beverages and holiday goodies are served at Sandman Centre. After the festivities, participants will be returned to their pickup location by bus.

“After a two-year interruption due to the pandemic, we are excited to be able to bring the community back together to celebrate the joy of the holiday season,” said Chelsea Fortin, the city’s Tournament Capital and events co-ordinator. “What started as a one-off event with two buses and fewer than 60 seniors has grown into a tradition with more than 600 seniors, 25 buses and close to 100 volunteers.”

In partnership with First Transit, a bus will pick up participants from more than 20 locations throughout the city. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, call 250-828-3500 or visit Kamloops. ca/SeniorsLightTour. Registration deadline is Thursday, Dec. 1.

Participants who require handyDART are encouraged to register for the service after they have registered for the lights tour with the city. To schedule a handyDART seat for the evening, phone BC Transit at 250376-7525.

Lend a hand

Volunteers are needed. Those interested in volunteering can visit Kamloops.ca/ SeniorsLightTour for information. A volunteer orientation session will take place at the Tournament Capital Centre on Monday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m.

Light up the route

Is your home or business on the tour route? Residents along the tour route are encouraged to help the night by putting up some lights. The tour route and bus pickup locations are available at Kamloops.ca/SeniorsLightTour

Add to our popular Christmas Lights Map

Kamloops This Week readers can help us fill the Christmas Lights Map so community members can plot out their tours this holiday season and enjoy the amazing creations that are slowly, but surely popping up from one end of the city to another.

The interactive map online at christmasinkamloops.ca has plenty of addresses that host noteworthy displays — and many of those addresses will be added by you and your fellow readers.

So, if you know of an address with a breathtaking display, go online to christmasinkamloops. ca/lights and help brighten up Christmastime travels for all.

And, while you are at christmasinkamloops.ca, check out the site’s many other features, including a sledding map, Christmas stories, local shopping suggestions, Christmas crafts, holiday recipes and much more.