Celebrate Now, In...HoHoHovember!
As the howls of the super-buff werewolves outside of Victoria Hall slowly fade from memory, our thoughts turn to another hairy holiday stud. That’s right… Must be Santa. And guess what? You don’t even need to wait until December to start sucking up some holiday cheer! Welcome to HoHoHovember!
Port Hope
The Candlelight Festival • Friday November 29, 4:00-9:00 pm
An annual holiday experience that invites you to explore the seasonal transformation of downtown Port Hope. The Candlelight Festival is a part of the holiday kick-off weekend in Port Hope, taking place the day before the annual Santa Claus Parade. Activities on Friday November 29 include an candlelit procession and carol sing down Port Hope’s main street, lighting of the bandshell, live music, an outdoor market, festive food and moonlight shopping! Stay tuned for more details and program announcements.
Santa Clause Parade • Saturday November 30, 1:00 pm
Theme: Miracle on Walton Street
Parade start location: intersection of Bramley & Ridout
Parade end location: intersection of Queen & Augusta
Parade floats will disperse up Augusta Street - spectators choosing to view the parade on Queen Street should line up north of Augusta Street (not all floats will travel past Town Hall).
Good Lovelies Christmas at The Capitol Theatre • December 15th, 7:30 pm
Cobourg
Santa Clause Parade • Saturday, November 30, 6:00 pm
Since 1955, the Cobourg Santa Claus Parade has kicked off the Christmas season thanks to the Lions Club of Cobourg. This group of volunteers has worked tirelessly over the years bring a parade to the community that brings people together, regardless of their background, celebrating hope, family and love. It’s part of the fabric of our community. In 2020, the Town of Cobourg assumed responsibility for the parade under the guidance of the Lions Club of Cobourg to ensure the community can experience the same magic of the season.
Bring your Letters for Santa. Watch along the parade route as it begins. The Canada Post Elves will be out, ready to take your letters and deliver them to Santa for you.
THE PARADE GIVES BACK
The Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank will be collecting your non-perishable food donations for the food bank. Collection will happen at the beginning of the parade and just before Santa’s sleigh. This year, as well as non-perishable food cash donations, will be accepted.
Donate, Volunteer or enter a float!
Colbourne/ Cramahe
Annual Colborne Legion Santa Claus Parade • November 23, 7:00 pm
Everyone Welcome. Theme is CHRISTMAS MOVIES & TV SHOWS.
You can enter a float by contacting us at colcramsantaparade@hotmail.com. We will email you all the info as well as an entry form. Entries must be back to us by Monday Nov 18th.
Brighton
Light Up Brighton • November 15, 5:50-7:00 pm
Annual Light up Brighton hosted in Memorial Park, featuring Christmas lights and trees decorated by local Brighton businesses.
Annual Brighton Santa Claus Parade • November 15, 7:00 pm
Everyone Welcome. You can enter a float by contacting us at brightonsantaparade@hotmail.com. We will email you all the info and an entry form. Entries must be back to us by Monday Nov 4th.
Warkworth
Magic Under the Stars • December 6, 13, 20
Mark your calendars and save the dates for this years Magic Under The Stars winter festival on December 6, 13, and 20, 2024. We promise to bring even more enchantment and excitement to the event and create lasting memories for all. Details coming soon!
Campbellford
Campbellford Parade • November 23, 2:00 pm
Float line-up begins at 1:00pm on Ranney Street North, between Market Street and Front Street North. Official start of the parade is at Front and Market Street (Sharpe’s Food Market). Santa and his reindeer will be looping through the downtown by taking Market Street to Front Street, then to River Street and back up Doxsee Avenue. The Campbellford Rotary and Junior C Rebels will be collecting for the food bank, so bring your non-perishable food items. Don’t forget your letters, Santa’s elves will be walking the route to collect them.
Campbellford Fair & Outdoor Christmas Market • Saturday November 9, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Campbellford Fairgrounds • Saturday November 9, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Campbellford-Seymour Agricultural Society presents an Outdoor Christmas Market- Get in the merry mood and kick off your holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind gifts and homemade treats. Free Entry! Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank.
A Westben Christmas Carol • November 30 & December 1, 2:00 pm, December 7, 2 pm - Norwood United Church
Chick Reid and Tom McCamus
Westben Youth, Teen and Festival Choruses
The Past, the Present and the Future – all come wonderfully to life in this concert-style retelling of the perennial classic by Charles Dickens, Christmas Carol. Adapted by Brian Finley, with original and traditional music, bundle up to experience this family favourite at The Barn with a cup of hot apple cider, or indoors, at the everfriendly Norwood United Church. $30 Adult | $28 Senior
