The annual Maple Ridge Santa Claus Parade is a tradition that’s not to be missed, and this year’s Christmas in the Park and Santa Claus Parade takes place this Saturday, December 5th from 4-8pm at Memorial Peace Park.

It’s supposed to be cool on Saturday, so make sure that you bring your mug and have some free hot chocolate.  A lawn chair might also not be a bad idea, as sitting on the cold ground isn’t really a fun way to spend an evening, particularly when you bring the kids along.  They’ll love all the lights, colours, and sounds of Christmas, including the carol sing-along.  They can even get their photos taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

The parade starts at 6pm, but getting there early is recommended, as the dry weather is going to bring even more people out.  Especially if we get the snow on Friday that the weather forecasters have been hinting at.

For more information on the festivities, email mapleridgechristmas@gmail.com

We’ll be there on Saturday night, and will have photos on Monday morning.  We’ll also be at the celebration in Pitt Meadows on Friday night as well.

Andrew Douglas (ad@ridgemeadowspost.com)