Vegreville Kicks Off the Season with Holiday Light Up Parade

Vegreville Kicks Off the Season with Holiday Light Up Parade

People of all ages enjoying the parade.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photos)

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

Main Street in Vegreville turned into a magical wonderland when the town kicked off the Christmas season with a Holiday Light-Up Parade of 15 float entries on November 19.

This celebration was ushered in with the Mayor Tim MacPhee and some young participants turning on the TELUS Candle, as well as, the other Christmas lights in town.

People of all ages enjoying the parade.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

People of all ages enjoying the parade.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Tourism, Recreation and Culture Coordinator for Vegreville Anya Langkow said they host this parade because it has been a long standing tradition in the Town of Vegreville to light the TELUS Candle and light up Main Street to signal the start of the holiday season for so many people. “This parade is something everyone looks forward to,” Langkow said.

When asked how many people attended this parade, Langkow replied, “It is hard to estimate how many people attended as the parade expanded all through Main Street. I know that Tim Hortons was giving out hot chocolate and donuts on the corner of Main Street and they blessed 250 people with these treats.

Santa and friends on the Town of Vegreville float

(Justine Woodfall/Photo)

And as always, Arthur Beaudette operated the sound system for the music which he has done for a number of years.

Overall, the parade went really well. The weather was amazing which makes it so much easier. We also had Olaf for the kids to enjoy. He wasn’t our parade’s mascot but was an extra feature we brought in.”