2016 Airdrie Festival of Lights

2016 Glowing

Nightly December 1- 31 6 pm – 9 pm

FREE PARKING Admission by Donation

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President’s Message

Welcome to 21 Glowing Years! I wanted to use this opportunity to give my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to each and every volunteer, business and community supporter for their time and effort to make this happen! Our Board, and volunteers have been extremely busy this off-season upgrading all of our displays to meet new Provincial Electrical Codes. There were days I wasn’t sure we would get there, but am happy to say we will be opening on December 1st with our Glowing-est year yet! We can’t wait to see you down there! Donations appreciated. We couldn’t Glow Without You! Volunteers are the Heart of who we are! Did you know it takes more than 3000 hours to set up and take down the displays every year? We also run 31 nights with 20 volunteer spots to be filled. Some nights we run with 4 volunteers… We NEED YOU! For 21 years we’ve remained family and budget friendly because we don’t charge admission. But with an overall budget of $100,000, we need volunteers to ensure we run efficiently each and every night. If you have 3 hours to spare in December, please email coordinator.afols@gmail.com and sign up for a shift!

Things to know Admission

Admission to the Festival of Lights is by cash donation – your donations are what keep us glowing. Look for our donation stations around the park.

HOURS: 6 pm until 9 pm, every evening in December 2016, including Christmas Day and Christmas Eve.

Handicap Access

A designated row is available just outside the parking lot for vehicles with Handicap permits.

In addition, golf cart transportation, for those unable to walk through the Festival, is usually available, although it cannot be guaranteed or reserved. Availability depends on the number of visitors requesting their use and the number of volunteers available to drive.

Pets

Dogs on leashes are always welcome at the Airdrie Festival of Lights. However, please be advised that pets are not allowed in the tent, where food may be served.

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Light displays A walk through Nose Creek Park during our Festival is truly a wonder! Enjoy our displays every evening in December including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Thank you to our display sponsors: Tim Hortons FortisAlberta Propak Precise Pruning Ltd. McKee Homes

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Take a ride on the NEW Festival Express!

Explore the park in style aboard the Festival Express!

Train rides STILL ONLY $2 Children 2 and under ride free with an adult.

Note: In extreme cold the trains may not be operational.

Join us Dec 17 for the 5th Annual Great Airdrie Train Race

Airdrie EMS and Airdrie Fire Department are in competition to raise the most funds by having you choose to ride their designated train. EMS is raising funds for Airdrie & District Victims Assistance and Airdrie Fire supports the Tim Jackson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Take a ride and support two great causes!

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toot, toot, toot along to the Airdrie Festival of Lights!

Every year the Festival of Lights volunteer team put on a great display in Nose Creek Park. Don’t miss this fun display during the month of December.

Get Set for the Brightest Month of the Year!

Proud sponsor of the 2016 Airdrie Festival of Lights 403-948-6595 ďƒˇ mckeehomes.com

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Santa’s in the house!

The big man himself loves the Airdrie Festival of Lights and thanks to our many friends, he is able to stop in and visit with kids of all ages on the following dates:

Dec 3, 6, 13, 20, 22, 23

Special thanks to Davis Chevrolet for getting Santa here!

PS You can drop your letters to Santa in our special express mailbox every night!

Free kids Activities

Every Tuesday with Community Links. Join us in the warm tent for fun hands-on Christmas themed activities courtesy of Mattamy Homes.

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December 2016

calendar of events MONDAY

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

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6 pm-8 pm TRASH Can… with the City of Airdrie 7 pm-7:45 pm Airdrie Community Choir

6 pm-8 pm Community Links – Kid’s Craft Time Sponsored by Mattamy Homes 7 pm-8 pm Santa Visit

6:30 pm-7:30 pm Airdrie Public Library ~ Story Time

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6 pm-8 pm Community Links ~ Kid’s Craft Time Sponsored by Mattamy Homes 7 pm-8 pm Santa Visit

6:30 pm-7:30 pm Airdrie Public Library ~ Story Time 7:30 pm -8:30 pm W.H. Croxford HS Band

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6 pm-8pm TRASH Can… with the City of Airdrie

6 pm-8 pm Community Links ~ Kid’s Craft Time Sponsored by Mattamy Homes 7 pm-8 pm Santa Visit

6:30 pm-7:30 pm Airdrie Public Library ~ Story Time

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We are Open 6 pm-9 pm

6 pm-8 pm Community Links ~ Kid’s Craft Time sponsored by Mattamy Homes

6:30 pm-7:30 pm Airdrie Public Library ~ Story Time

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Open EVERY night even Christmas Eve and Christmas day!

THURSDAY

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6 pm-8 pm TRASH Can… with the City of Airdrie

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5:45 pm-6:15 pm CP Holiday Train (Next to the Museum) 6:30 pm-6:45 pm Elements Dance Co.

6:30 pm-8:30pm Movies in the Park, Elf

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5:30 pm Santa Claus Parade Main Street 7 pm-8 pm Santa Visit

6:30 pm-6:45 pm Elements Dance Co.

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7 pm-8 pm Santa Visit

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6 pm “Save the Lights” 5:30 pm Tree of Hope Official Light Up! Ceremony 6 pm-8 pm TRASH Can… with the City of Airdrie 6 pm-8 pm FortisAlberta Hot Dog Roast

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SATURDAY

7 pm-8 pm Santa Visit

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6:30 pm-7:15 pm & 7:30 pm-8:15 pm Grace Baptist Church ~ Christmas Illuminated 7 pm-8 pm Caroling around the Campfire

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6:30 pm Fireworks ~ Ed Eggerer Park 7 pm-9 pm Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Party

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We are Open 6 pm-9 pm

NOTE: EVENTS IN RED TAKE PLACE OFF SITE. We are open every night!

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Firepits

Our firepits are always roaring during cold weather to keep you and your loved ones cozy between your strolls around the park.

(Bring your own marshmallows!)

Many thanks to our firepit sponsors for keeping us warm!

Hot Chocolate

Warm up from the inside with a steaming cup of hot chocolate still only $2

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Thinking of a new home for the Holidays?

Visit our showhome in Bayside Estates Ask about our Express Homes starting in the low $500’s.

Phone Chris or Kellee @ (403) 945-0997 1335 & 1339 Bayside Drive SW, Airdrie

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Tee’s the season!

Book your next event with The Apple!

Swing by and purchase a CHRISTMAS STOCKING STUFFER! Visit our new 18,000 sq.ft facility Pro Shop, Restaurant & Lounge.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at Apple Creek Golf Course 403.912.2191

applecreekgolfcourse.com 11064 TWP Road, Rockyview, AB

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from

Wishing you the warmest of holiday wishes for you and your loved ones!

403.771.9002 FIRST www.shilostorey.com Proud to be the sponsor of santa’s Transport at the

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Merry Christmas

from MLA Angela Pitt

403.948.8741 airdrie@assembly.ab.ca

209 Bowers Street Airdrie, AB T4B 0R6

davischev.com 403.948.6909

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Sponsors Airdrie Festival of Lights thanks our awesome sponsors.

You are helping us shine brightly in 2016!

Bright Light Sponsors

Red Light

Blue Light

Yellow Light

McDonald’s & Goodmen Roofing

Super Glow Sponsors FirePits

Santa Transportation

Movies in the Park

Kids Activities

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Media Sponsors

Airdrie Echo Airdrie CityView AIR106 | Discover Airdrie There is still time to join our sponsorship team! Check our website for information on how you can keep us glowing brightly!

Friends of the festival

Our thanks to these amazing companies and individuals who help us with their expertise, products and services Acklands Grainger Air-Alta Fencing Airdrie Waste Can West Propane City of Airdrie Community Links Deidra Page Frog Media Inc Rebel Transport Volunteer Airdrie Western Generator Liam Quinn Photography

Grants

City of Airdrie – Community Initiative Fund

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movies in the park!

FEATURING ELF STARRING WILL FERRELL

Saturday, December 10 at 6:30 pm

Join us for a special holiday movie experience. Check our website and social media (Facebook Twitter and Instagram) for complete movie details.

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