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Start planning now for a holly, jolly holiday season
E ven if you’re not one to pick Jingle Bells for your ring tone, or start Christmas shopping in August, you’ll find it hard not to be merry when you see everything that’s being planned as part of this year’s Christmasfest celebrations. Did we mention the live reindeer? Tree Lighting What could be more festive than gathering round the Town’s giant Christmas tree and helping the may- or count down to the annual light- ing of the lights? Enjoy hot chocolate and live music by the Salvation Ar- my’s brass band. ( November 20 ) * Ticketed event. Visit christmasfest.ca for more admission details.
Santa Claus Parade Celebrate the official arrival of Santa in Tillsonburg when the Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade rolls along Broadway north to the Community Centre. Enjoy floats, bands and of course, candy. Parade starts at 2 PM. ( November 21 ) Christmas at Annandale* During this annual event, the halls at Annandale National Historic site are decked by community volun- teers using items from their personal collections. Each year the decorators and themes change, making for a truly unique holiday experience. ( November 27 - January 4 )
Down Home Christmas Craft Show* Find one-of-a-kind and hand-craft- ed gifts for everyone on your list during the legendary Down Home Christmas Craft Show. Products include jewelry, woolen goods, pot- tery, glassware, metal sculptures, and more. ( November 28 - 29 ) Tour of Homes* The Station Arts Centre and Tillson- burg Kinette Club invite you to take a peek inside some of Tillsonburg’s most festively decorated homes dur- ing this exclusive one-day-only tour. Presented by Station Arts Centre and the Kinettes, this unique event is sure to inspire you to with a host of new seasonal decorating ideas. ( November 28 )
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