Saskatoon filled with holiday spirit with Festival of Trees, Santa Claus Parade
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Saskatoon is bringing more holiday festivities to the city this week, with the Festival of Trees and the annual Santa Claus Parade.
Saskatoon is bringing more holiday festivities to the city this week, bringing citizens the Festival of Trees and the annual Santa Claus Parade.
The Festival of Trees opened Friday morning at 9 a.m. and showcases more than 90 new displays by designers and companies, from Christmas trees to gingerbread houses.
“It’s a sight to behold. All of our decorations have been provided by volunteer designers. It could be companies, individuals, groups; they’re extremely talented,” said operations manager Raylene Kershaw.
Friday night, they are featuring Frozen Friday at the Frozen Castle, which will include favourites Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf.
“All proceeds go to our beneficiary, which is Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation, and this year they will be using the funds for their Equipped for Excellence campaign.”
Saskatoonians are encouraged to vote for their favourite display at the festival. Voting can happen once a day for the next nine days.
“The designers get very competitive about that,” said Kershaw. “It’s very good bragging rights for them to be the winner of the People’s Choice.”
The festival will be open until Dec. 3.
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