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Welcome to our Christmas Parade edition. In this issue, we feature the Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade. Touted as the 3rd largest community Christmas Parade in Ontario, it’s run entirely by volunteers - many of whom are residents of Long Branch. Now in its 26th year, the Parade is bigger and better than ever. Bring your friends and family out to enjoy this community tradition and get a jump on your Holiday shopping while you’re on the Lakeshore. Roger Tumminieri, Editor Etobicoke Lakeshore Press MAILED TO EVERY HOME IN LONG BRANCH read our digital mags at issuu.com/the_el_press etobicokelakeshorepress@gmail.com follow us @the_el_press ADVERTISING INQUIRIES 416.788.0716

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ROMAN Roman recalls stories of his European ancestors during both World Wars. His Slovenian grandfather was sent to a prisoner of war camp for declining to fight during the First World War. His uncle served in World War II and received numerous accolades. Roman remembers our veterans by wearing a poppy and going to the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Long Branch Legion. JOSEE Josée owns The Bread Essentials on Royal York and, although she does not have close relatives who are veterans, her two children learn about Canadian history and Remembrance Day in school. Helping them with their homework always provides her with a ‘refresher’ course on the importance of Remembrance Day.

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We caught up with the Chair of the all-volunteer Parade Organizing Committee, Carlos Guerreiro, to bring you the low-down on the Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade; Ontario’s 3rd largest community Christmas Parade.

“As the Parade is in its 26th year, many of those who come out to watch, some with their children, watched the Parade when they were children themselves. Also, the Parade carries a community feel. All our volunteers are from the neighbourhood and the major“This is the official Parade of the ity of entries and sponsors are also city of Toronto,” explains Guerreiro. from the local community.” “The Parade is in its 26th year. It is entirely run by community volun- Currently, there are 17 very active teers and funded and supported members on the Parade Organizby local businesses as well as coming Committee and several others munity organizations. It brings over help out throughout the year. On 50,000 spectators to the Lakeshore Parade day, many hundreds of on Parade day.” volunteers congregate at the staging area at Second Street School. When asked about the Parade’s That’s where all the magic hapsuccess, Guerreiro attributed it to pens. According to Guerreiro, “It the fact that it’s become a “commu- is definitely organized chaos come nity tradition.” Parade day.” 14

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Guerreiro offers his advice for making the most of your Parade day. “As there are many thousands of people who come out to watch the Parade, getting a good vantage point requires getting to the route early. The bonus with that is that prior to the Parade’s start, Canada Post and their volunteers collect letters from all the children on the parade route to deliver to Santa. So please remember to get those letters to Santa ready and bring them with you on Parade day. Here are some tips for watching the Parade in comfort: bring your folding chairs, a thermos with hot chocolate, and a blanket to either sit on or keep you extra warm. Much of the route is full of those wanting to see the Parade, but a secret tip is to set up in front of Humber College in by their student residences. It’s always spacious there. Finally, don’t forget to join Santa at Colonel Sam Smith Skating Trail following the Parade at 12:30pm. Enjoy some skating and have your picture taken with Santa. I hope to see you all there. Don’t be shy to say hello to anyone on the Parade committee when you see us on Parade day. From myself and all our committee members, I’d like thank you all for your continued support of our Parade.”

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KID LIFE How lucky are we to live in such a picturesque community like Long Branch? If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a parent, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve no doubt explored all the wonderful natural spaces in the neighbourhood. From the soon-to-be-open skating trail in Colonel Sam Smith Park to the beaches and wetlands at Marie Curtis Park, our kids have a world of wonder to explore.

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level; the first of its kind in the Lakeshore area. The Lodge room is still in use and has been functioning as such for nearly 100 years. Many memers of Mimicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political and business elite were members of

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