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GABRIELLE VINETTE gabriellevinette@eap.on.ca festivalgoers, for your participation. Thank you to our dear volunteers and sponsors.” With another successful edition complete, organizers are already looking ahead to the Casselman Christmas Festival in 2026. Young participants take to the street for a friendly game of 4-on-4 hockey, one of several family-friendly activities offered during the Casselman Christmas Festival. (Red Dog Digital) a wide range of cultural, artistic, and spor- ting activities. Our Christmas market is one of a kind. Illuminated and enchanting, it attracts tourists to our beautiful region,” said Leblanc. “Thank you to all of you, dear
WJB+FBOOF.BODF4USFFU UVSOJOHMFGUPOUP Faucher Street, where volunteers guided participants into position. Larger floats, measuring 40 feet or longer, were staged around the Richer roundabout, as in previous years. To ensure clear access for emergency vehicles, parking was restricted between UIF.D%POBMETBOE.ÊUSPFOUSBODFT XJUI volunteers on site to direct float operators. When the parade began, each float was signalled by the parade coordinator before entering the route. For safety reasons, the distribution of candy or other items was prohibited at the starting point near the Richer–Laflèche–Faucher intersection, with spectators instead positioned farther along Laflèche Street. .VOJDJQBMDPVODJMMPS'SBODZO-FCMBOD council representative for the Corporation of the Casselman Downtown Revitalization and coordinator of the 2025 Christmas Festival, praised the event’s continued success and the community support behind it. “It was a huge success again this year! Our Christmas Festival is renowned for its authenticity and its program, which includes
The Casselman Christmas Festival wrapped up on a festive note with its much-anticipated nighttime Christmas parade, drawing residents of all ages for an evening filled with lights, holiday spirit, and community pride. The illuminated parade got underway at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 7, tra- velling through the Richer Circle area and delighting spectators who lined the route to take in the colourful floats and seasonal displays. Known as a favourite event for both young and old, the nighttime parade once again proved to be a highlight of the annual festival. This year, organizers introduced several changes to the parade’s staging area to improve safety and traffic flow. The adjust- ments were made in collaboration with FNFSHFODZTFSWJDFTBOEUIF.VOJDJQBMJUZ of Casselman’s public works department. Floats measuring 35 feet or shorter were directed to enter the staging area
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From left to right: Casselman Mayor Geneviève Lajoie, Councillor Anik Charron, Councillor Sylvain Cléroux (far back, waving his hand), and Councillor Paul Groulx greet spectators while taking part in the illuminated Christmas parade during the Casselman Christmas Festival. (Red Dog Digital)
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