Santa Claus Parade

photo: Doug Sage

SANTA CLAUS

ARRIVES DOWNTOWN — Nov 27 —

The annual Santa Claus Parade will return to downtown Kamloops at the end of November.

The Jolly Old Elf will be woken from his slumber at around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 27, before the parade begins at 4:30 p.m.

The downtown parade route follows Second Avenue from St. Paul Street to Victoria Street and then along Victoria Street, ending at Sixth Avenue.

Participants and parade watchers alike are encouraged to dress up in their pyjamas, following this year’s pyjama party theme.

The 42nd annual parade is being presented by the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association (also known as Downtown Kamloops) and Thompson Rivers University.

“Kamloops loves this event and we want to make sure it’s a cherished time for families and all Kamloopsians,” said Downtown Kamloops executive director Howie Reimer.

“The Pyjama Party theme will add another fun element and the lights at dusk make the event such a spectacle. Thanks so much to TRU. This event couldn’t happen without their generous community support.”

Thompson Rivers University is thrilled to once again be the title sponsor for the event.

“The holiday season is so important to so many people. It’s a chance for all of us to get together with family and friends and with each other as community neighbours. Events like the Santa Parade bring people together in celebration,” said Brian Daly, TRU’s vicepresident of university relations. “All of us at TRU are excited to be part of this event and we encourage everyone in Kamloops to take part. Truly, there is something here for everyone.”