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Light Up Lacombe kicks off on Wednesday (Nov. 27) to Dec. 1.
The community-favourite holiday tradition, the Echo Energy Santa Claus Parade will be taking over the streets of Lacombe, followed by a tree lighting ceremony, and many more festive-themed activities and events for everyone to enjoy.
Here is the schedule for Light Up Lacombe:
Ongoing:
Festival of Wreaths
Date: Nov. 22 to Dec. 16.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Uniquely crafted festive wreaths will be on display and available for auction.
All of the proceeds raised will go to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District local mentoring programs.
Wednesday, November 27
A Swinging Singing Christmas
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (5227 C&E Trail)
Thursday, November 28
Wagon Rides
Time: 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Lacombe’s Christmas Faire
Time: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Gingerbread House Contest
Time: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Under $100 Art Market
Time: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Letters to Santa
Time: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Winter Story Time
Time: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Flatiron Building Museum
Midnight Madness
Time: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Participating businesses in downtown Lacombe will be open late, and some will have holiday specials.
Book Sale
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Mary C. Moore Public Library
Lift Someone in the Light
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: St. Andrew’s United Church
Gather around the fire with a cup of hot chocolate, enjoy cookies, and sing along to festive caroling.
Echo Energy Santa Claus Parade
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 50 Street Lacombe
Here is the parade route:
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Time: 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Friday, November 29
Letters to Santa
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Under $100 Art Market
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Lacombe’s Christmas Faire
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Gingerbread House Contest
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Skate with Santa
Time: 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Location: Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex
Saturday, November 30
Free Christmas Movie - Elf
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Lacombe City Cinemas
Letters to Santa
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Under $100 Art Market
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Lacombe’s Christmas Faire
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Gingerbread House Contest
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Lacombe Police Service Charity Checkstop
Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Fire Hall
Free Christmas Movie- Christmas with the Kranks
Time: 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Location: Lacombe City Cinemas
Sunday, December 1
Breakfast with Santa
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Wagon Rides
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Grinchmas High Tea
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
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