Hopefully everyone has been good this year because Santa Claus is coming to town!
The Moose Jaw Kinsmen Club have called in a special favour to Santa Claus from the North Pole to bring back the modified Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade.
The modified parade was inspired to keep everyone safe and respect COVID-19 restrictions.
A long-time Kinsmen member, Cory Olafson said, “For years it has been a main street parade and this year again we want to take the parade to the people of Moose Jaw. We decided that this was a great format to stick with.”
All parades will begin at 6:00 p.m on the following dates:
November 27-South Hill
November 28-Sunningdale and Athabasca area
December 4-Regal Heights and the Avenues
December 5-East end of Moose Jaw
Santa’s location can be seen live for the duration of the parades on the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Facebook page.
A “Lights On” ceremony will be held in front of the Christmas tree at Mosaic Stadium on November 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Santa is asking everyone that attends the parade to bring a non-perishable food item for the Moose Jaw Food Bank.
“Come check out the Kinsmen parade and see Santa’s new sleigh this year,” said Olafson. “Unfortunately the old sleigh broke down and had to be salvaged for parts in the North Pole but the good news is Santa is excited to show everyone his new one.”
The Moose Jaw Kinsmen Club would like to extend a huge thankyou to the sponsors of this years event, Golden West Trailer & Equipment, Moose Jaw Canadian Tire and Home Hardware Moose Jaw.
The frame of the sled was built by Moose Jaw Peacock Shop Class; Home Hardware also donated materials that were used to build it.
“It’s a good event for the community as a whole, we believe that the Kinsmen are doing a great event for the kids of Moose Jaw,” said Mitch Dougall, vice-president of Golden West Trailer & Equipment.
“We look forward to seeing every one on the corners and sidewalks this year for the parade,” said Olafson. “We will see you all there!”
