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Children's Candlelight Parade looks to ignite Christmas spirit

More than 80,000 twinkling lights will light the night to kick off the festive season in downtown Orillia Friday evening
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Santa takes a moment to pose for a photo during the 2018 Children's Candlelight Parade. Nathan Taylor/OrilliaMatters

NEWS RELEASE
DOWNTOWN ORILLIA
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Downtown Orillia will glow with Christmas spirit when the Christmas light display illuminates the downtown core for the annual Children's Candlelight Parade tomorrow evening – Friday Nov. 15, 2019.

Over 80,000 twinkling lights and 34 warm light spheres will line the streets of Downtown Orillia and will light the night for all to see.

Families are encouraged to gather in the parking lot of the Royal Canadian Legion at 6:30 p.m. to participate in the parade and official tree lighting.

Every child 12 and under will receive a battery-operated candle to walk up Mississaga Street to the Orillia Opera House, where at approximately 7 p.m., the switch will be thrown on the tree, with over 16,000 lights, by an Orillia Power representative, a generous annual sponsor.

The Town Crier will be leading the parade to the Orillia Opera House while singing carols.

"We are very excited about this year's Children's Candlelight Parade and Christmas light display," said Lisa Thomson-Roop, Manager of the Downtown Orillia Management Board.

"It’s always a great family event that embodies the spirit of the season and the importance a downtown plays to the residents of this community. Also meet Santa and have your Christmas picture taken with him at the Opera House."

There will be approximately 6,000 feet of lights used this year as well as 50 hanging baskets incorporated in the streetscape that will be sure to create a spectacular Christmas display in Downtown Orillia.

Families will be treated to complimentary hot chocolate, generously offered by the Salvation Army and Mariposa Market will graciously be providing tasty cookies to enjoy.

Back by popular demand, free horse and wagon rides will be offered on Dec. 7, 14 and 21 throughout the downtown again this year. Be sure to take advantage of massive deals too on Black Friday, occurring on Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Visit www.downtownorillia.ca for a full listing of all of the exciting events planned in Downtown Orillia this holiday season. (Free parking in downtown lots from Nov. 15 to Jan. 5.)

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