Fall River Holiday Spectacular!

Join Us for Fall River’s Festive Event of the Year!

Come together with friends, family, and neighbours to celebrate the holiday season with our Festive Social, Lions Club Christmas Express Parade of Lights, and the 11th Annual Tree Lighting!

Yes, FRABA and the Lions Club are are coming back together to bring you the festive event of the year!

Let's bring all the magic of the holidays to our community with fun, treats, entertainment, a dazzling parade, our annual tree lighting and of course, Santa & Mrs. Claus.

When: Saturday, November 30th
Where: Shoppers Drug Mart Parking Lot, Fall River Rd. & DQ Lawn.

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Event Schedule:

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SOCIAL TIME, TREATS & ENTERTAINMENT
Where: Shoppers Drug Mart Parking Lot
When: 3:00 – 4:15pm

Hosted by Joyful Sounds Music Studio

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Kick off the afternoon with treats, live music, and fun! Grab some hot chocolate, Tim Hortons Timbits, and join in the entertainment. Characters and special guests will pop by to add some extra magic!

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LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS EXPRESS PARADE OF LIGHTS

Parade Route: Lockview High School to Sobeys Parking Lot
When: 4:30 PM

After the entertainment and treats, walk with us to Fall River Rd. and find a good spot for the parade! Look out for Santa, Mrs. Claus, and tons of beautiful holiday floats along the way.

FLOAT INFORMATION! CLICK HERE FOR FLOAT REGISTRATION FORM & INFO. There is no cost to include a float in our parade. Food Donations to The Lions Club Christmas Express would be greatly appreciated! Consider holding a food drive at your business leading up the parade!

FRABA TREE LIGHTING WITH SANTA
Where: DQ Lawn
When: 5:15 PM

Once the parade ends, gather for our magical tree lighting ceremony to wrap up the festivities with Santa himself!

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GRAND PRIZE DRAWS!

Where: DQ Lawn right after the Tree is lit!

ENTER BALLOT HERE: https://forms.gle/d3CzfxdxmUPh7Lui8  Closes Nov 29 at Noon AST

Thank you to Grand Prize Supporters: Integrum Painting, Miles Sweeny Ltd CPAs & Brian Wong, MLA.

Important Information:

• Food Bank Donations will be accepted at the Social, Tree Lighting, and along the parade route.

• Letters to Santa can be given along the parade route or dropped in Santa’s mailbox at the Social or Tree Lighting area.

• Grand Prizes (see above): Enter online starting Nov. 22 for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch and more! The ballot link will be available here and on our socials. Ballot closes Nov 29

• Sponsors Needed: Contact Jess Mitchell at (902) 209-2240 or jessesar@gmhomes.ca to learn more or see the post below with sponsor info.

• Live Stream: Can’t make it in person? Dagley Media & The Laker News will live stream the event!

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Come one, come all to make this year’s event the biggest and brightest yet!​​​​