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CHRISTMAS DOWNTOWN
CHRISTMAS
DOWNTOWN
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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
The Santa Parade is back this year! After taking a year off last year for safety, the 41st Santa Parade will make its triumphant return to Downtown Kamloops. The 2019 Santa Parade was the first to be in the evening to create a great light display for all participating floats, and 2021 will follow suit!
On Sunday, November 28th, we begin at 4:10pm with “Wake Up Santa” in Kamloops Square. Then people are encouraged to head to Victoria Street and get in position for the Christmas spectacle! The Parade kicks off at 4:30, and continues its path down 2nd Avenue, turning onto Victoria Street and ending just after 6th Avenue.
The theme this year is Luminous Loops which celebrates Kamloops’ resilience throughout the pandemic. Parade participants will be encouraged to get creative with lighting and dazzle the spectators as the afternoon light fades.
There will also be hot beverages, photo opportunities and more! So, mask up and remember to stay 2 reindeers apart (6 ft)!
THE STORYBOOK VILLAGE RETURNS
Enjoy a family friendly holiday experience that transforms Downtown into an immersive Storybook Village. This holiday season, you can safely explore your favorite holiday stories presented in storefront windows. Large, easy to read printed pages are adhered at street-level so kids and families can read the story, page by page, scene by scene, business by business.
Whether it is a traditional holiday story or a diverse holiday narrative, participating storefronts decorate their windows to shortened versions of books such as ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’, ‘The Nutcracker’ or “A Christmas Carol’. Pictured through lights, ornaments, characters, and window paintings the Storybook Village begins for the Santa Parade and runs until after New Year’s.
5 REASONS TO VISIT DOWNTOWN KAMLOOPS THIS WINTER
1Shopping - Window shopping around Downtown is a great way to find holiday gifts for everyone. With over 100 shops and retail businesses you can find something special for everyone.
2Events & Scenery - Help Kamloops wake up Santa and prepare for the holiday season at the 41st annual Santa Parade. Enjoy an evening stroll down Victoria street and enjoy all of the twinkling tree lights.
3Arts & Culture - Explore our self guided walking heritage or mural tour on a sunny, snowy afternoon. Trying to beat the cold? Explore inside the Kamloops Museum or Art Gallery.
4Food & Drink - Enjoy a specialized holiday drink coffee from your favourite coffee shop. Upgrade your coffee to a local brew and enjoy it on a heated outdoor patio!
5Sports & Entertainment - Grab your foam finger and jersey and catch a Blazers home game at the Sandman Centre. If sports isn’t your thing, perhaps a visit to the Paramount Theatre for a private booking to hangout with friends or family. Downtown Kamloops is filled with unique shopping boutiques where you can find something for everyone. Supporting local shops has never been easier with many stores offering in store and delivery options. Here are some hot spots to check out this upcoming holiday season.
Crooked Crown Boutique - Crooked Crown is a gift boutique, bringing specialty curated items to Kamloops (and the dot com). They are an inclusive brand, and support other Canadian brands, especially female led, founded, owned, businesses.
Jardines - Providing Kamloops with an extensive array of hand chosen brands for all genders. Their goal is to reflect new trends while creating an experience for clients in order to best suit their clothing preferences.
Instinct Adornment & Arwen's Apparel
- Instincts Adornment has been a trusted local spot for professional piercing and high end body jewelry. Located in the same building holds some great local finds from Arwen’s Apparel. Check out all of the local bamboo clothing and handmade jewelry.
Far and Wide / Botanical Scene - Stocks a thoughtful mix of handmade Canadian brands for your home and lifestyle. They work with local artisans, vintage collectors, and makers to offer a sustainable and unique lineup of items perfectly designed for treating yourself or someone you love.
Red Wing Shoes - Providing the highestquality work footwear, accessories, care products and service. They are committed to customizing your experience to ensure you leave with the best fit, as well as aftercare and maintenance to get the most out of your shoes.
Kamloops Art Gallery Shop -The Gallery store offers select merchandise focused on recent exhibitions and public programs. All items are Canadian made with a small diverse selection carefully considered to represent diversity of artisans.
