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Santas run the streets, River Lights opening follows
Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb, joined by Enbridge supervisor of solar operations Ian Robertson, counted down to the big moment at the municipal tree lighting ceremony as part of River Lights (left). About 560 people participated in the Essex Region Conservation Authority’s “Super Santa Run” just prior to the River Lights opening ceremony (above). River Lights runs through Jan. 5.
Super Santa Run draws 560 people Fireworks part of River Lights opening By Ron Giofu It still is just more than one month before Christmas, but that didn’t stop large groups of people in Santa Claus suits from coming to town. The Super Santa Run, Walk & Wheel returned to the downtown streets of Amherstburg Saturday evening. The event was a fundraiser for the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) and its fundraising arm, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation. Danielle Breault-Stuebing, ERCA’s director of communications and outreach services, said the event went very well.
“It’s an overwhelmingly successful day,” said Breault-Stuebing. The event was held in partnership with Walkers and Runners Around the County of Essex (WRACE) with Molly Allaire and her husband Dan helping with organizational efforts. Allaire, also an Amherstburg town councillor and ERCA board member, said it brought a lot of holiday spirit to town. “It’s the kickoff to the holiday season in Amherstburg,” said Allaire. Allaire added it was “bigger and better” this year, with 560 people estimated to have participated.
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By Ron Giofu The River Lights Winter Festival has started for 2024 with hundreds coming out on the weekend for the municipal tree lighting ceremony. The tree lighting ceremony took place immediately after the Super Santa Run with the public there for the tree lighting and to view the River Lights displays joining those in Santa suits that were there for the run. After the tree in the Navy Yard Park parkette was lit, the crowd moved down by the water to view the fireworks. An outdoor movie followed the fireworks.
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Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb brought greetings on behalf of the town. “Thank you for choosing to kick off the holiday season in Amherstburg,” he said. Gibb pointed out the roots of the River Lights Winter Festival date back 18 years when a group of volunteers got together on a project to give people something to do in the winter months in downtown Amherstburg. The event is now a six-week festival overseen by the town with illuminated displays mainly in Navy Yard Park and Toddy Jones Park, with Gibb stating it makes a great waterfront even better.
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