proceeds south toward the traffic lights before heading west on Bridge Street and then south on William Street. The parade will conclude at the Main Beach parking lot. Rick enthusiastically presents, “The official theme is always ‘a Victorian Christmas’ to match the Dickens’ Days motif, but we do have prizes in other categories as well: ‘Winter Wonderland’ for the entry that exhibits the most ‘Christmas-y’ vibes; the ‘Best Youth’ entry and a ‘Judges Choice’ category.” Asked what personally excites Rick about this celebration, he charismatically exclaims, “Uh – Hello? SANTA IS GOING TO BE THERE! I’m also looking forward to the free hot chocolate at Mackie’s after the parade.” Those with inquiries about Dickens’ Days weekend are welcome to email Ryan at feathersold@royallepage.ca, while the Lions Club contact for the Dickens’ Days Parade is Lion Joe Konecny, at konecny1071@gmail.com or 226-658-0152.
The Sounds of Christmas Featuring Barbara Sadegur Mezzo soprano Formerly of Opera Hamilton With the Voices of Christ Church Saturday November 23rd 7:00pm Christ Anglican Church
Discussing the Dickens’ Days Parade in the lakeside village is Rick Nemett, President of the Port Stanley Lions (Leos) Club: “As President, I oversee the committee in charge of organizing the parade.” Additionally, Rick travels in the parade with the Port Stanley and District Leos Club -- who will be joyfully collecting letters from children to be hand-delivered to Santa Claus in the North Pole. Furthermore, the Port Stanley Firefighters Association — or the Leos in the case of the Firefighters being called — will be collecting canned goods for the Community Cupboard. The Dickens’ Days Parade is transpiring on November 29th this year, as Rick describes, “It is always on the last Friday of November; that is historically the start of the Dickens’ Days weekend in Port Stanley.” The parade will commence at 7:00 pm on Colborne Street — connected to Stanley Street — and
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