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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Santa Claus Parade in Kingsville kicks off the festive season
Story and photos by Paul Forman The sights and sounds in Kingsville this past Saturday night, November 16, reminded all that Christmas is just around the corner. Late afternoon at the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre was a warm-up for what was to come as the Kingsville BIA hosted a hockey shootout, a 360-degree photo booth, Christmas crafts and the holiday sounds from members of Kingsville School of Music. When dusk arrived, the Santa Claus Parade made its way downtown then headed to Lakeside Park. Marching bands, zany characters, floats aglow and Santa with Mrs. Claus atop a town fire truck amazed the many hundreds that lined the streets. The final destination of the evening for families was Lakeside Park. Inside the pavilion, hot chocolate and popcorn were served, followed by a sing-a-long opportunity for the kids. With a countdown from Mayor Dennis Rogers, Santa flipped the switch to begin Kingsville’s well known Fantasy of Lights while attendees made their way outside and around the park grounds to see the beautiful displays of lights that will run until January 2. Karen Loney of the Town of Kingsville wanted to thank SK Cornerstone for being the signature sponsor for this year’s parade and extends an invitation to all for holiday events that will take place at Lakeside Park in the upcoming weeks. Paws & Claus takes place on December 3, the Christmas Artisan Market visits on December 7 and 8, Breakfast and Crafts with Santa follows on December 14, and a Fantasy of Lights Concert concludes the Christmas event calendar on December 21. See more photos on page 11
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Santa and Mrs. Claus waved to the crowd to the sounds of cheers as the parade culminated in Kingsville.
Robert Hickey has made it a Christmas tradition to dress up as the Grinch for the Santa Claus Parade. He is pictured here with his daughter Nora just before the parade arrived downtown.
Sean McCann brings slice of Newfoundland to The Bank Theatre
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by Paul Forman One of the co-founders of Canadian folk rock band Great Big Sea, Sean McCann helped celebrate Leamington’s 150th with performances on both November 15 and 16 at Leamington’s Bank Theatre. McCann was part of an intimate gathering of five musicians in-the-round as part of the Monarch Cafe on Friday night and took the stage on Saturday night for a full concert that included both his solo work and hits from his time with Newfoundland’s Great Big Sea. Leamington’s Justin Latam hosted McCann for Friday’s live music event, along with local musicians Bethany D’Alimonte, Max Marshall and Kitchener’s Ally Corbett. The amusing banter between the players and the impressive
impromptu accompaniments they provided really made for a special night for those in attendance. McCann’s pride in his roots were laid out for all to see as he detailed how his family made their way to ‘The Rock’ and displayed his prowess as a ‘seventh-generation shantyman’ when extending an invitation to the audiences to join him in some lyrical fun. The free 2024 Music on the 42nd concert series, presented by the Municipality of Leamington, the Leamington 150 Committee and The Bank Theatre, winds down with a final weekend featuring a Frankie Valli tribute on November 23 and a Broadway revue on November 24.
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The audience had a unique opportunity to see Sean McCann up close and personal when he performed as part of a Monarch Cafe event at The Bank Theatre on November 15-16. SUN photo by Paul Forman
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