Harbour Holly Days in Port Stanley! by Peri Hayes Ryan Featherstone, Board Member with the Port Stanley BIA, continues his dedicated involvement on the following organizing committee. Ryan offers how the formerly known Dickens’ Days Weekend in the lakeside village has evolved: “This year’s event is actually an overhaul and rebrand of Dickens’ Days. This will be the first year of Harbour Holly Days.” As Ryan candidly reflects, “It was noticed that last year’s attendance was light, and we had been getting feedback from visitors that there isn’t enough attraction for children. It was also difficult being confined to the Victorian Christmas theme, because service providers were retiring out of roles and no longer offering service.” “We are moving forward with a more versatile and expansive theme, featuring new attractions and a complete rebranding. We will have some continuity with warming stations, horse- drawn carriage rides and Santa’s House.” Launching with this event will be their Alpaca Petting Zoo, along with an array of family-oriented contests, live music and more. Ryan proceeds to invite, “There will also be a Christmas Carol Sing at Christ Anglican Church, where any and all are welcome.” Harbour Holly Days will commence on Friday, November 28th at 5:00 pm with their light display at the Visitor Centre, which is located at 199 Carlow Road. Following this, the Lions Club will present their annual Dickens’ Days Parade at 7:00 pm. Festivities will continue Saturday morning at 10:30 with their debuting Dog Parade, ultimately coming to a close at 6:00 pm on the Sunday evening.
Asked what personally excites Ryan about this celebration, he responds with festive cheer, “I am looking forward to the traffic coming into town, and hopefully getting some smiles on faces. It will be great to get into the Christmas spirit and see how beautifully all of our local storefronts are decorated.” Harbour Holly Days offers free admission, with plenty of activities to enjoy and local businesses to explore. Visit the portstanleybia.net website for further information about the re- envisioned Harbour Holly Days, about which Ryan assures, “Event details will be posted on the BIA website, as well as on social media leading up to the event.”
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