Plenty of holiday spirit at Santa Claus Parade

PHOTO. Left to right) Nathalia Cordeau-Hilliard, Richard Kapach, and Taylor Pope of Country 93.3 get ready for the Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 7, 2019. Supplied by COUNTRY 93.3/File Photo

The annual Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 7, 2019, drew thousands downtown.

Prior to the parade, the Holly Jolly Party gave revellers a chance to take in the festive sights and sounds, and some complimentary cocoa.

Spectators took in the lighting ceremony for the RMWB tree in Jubilee Plaza before lining the streets for the parade.

The Municipality received 50 entries for the parade float contest.

Judges selected four winners based on visual appeal, originality, and spectator reaction.

• Best Entry by a Service or Social Group: Wood Buffalo Regional Safety Committee
• Best Entry by a Commercial Group: Lafarge Canada Inc.
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  Best Youth Entry: 9th Fort McMurray Scouts

AlumaSafway also won the judges’ choice.