Holidays in Winnipeg

S A T U R D A Y , N O V E M B E R 1 8 , 2 0 2 3 Holidays in Winnipeg Holidays in Winnipeg 2 "We're so excited that our floats are back for another year. Spectators will get to see the horse-drawn Cinderella Carriage and the Carousel/Merry -Go-Round," says Gary Shingleton, supervisor of community investment with Manitoba Hydro. Manitoba Hydro is throwing open the doors at the Gallery at Manitoba Hydro Place at 360 Portage Avenue starting at 2:30 p.m. on parade day and they want everyone to come for a visit. "We'll have a series of events indoors with local band Swing de mes Réves, and our own volunteer choristers the Electric Chords will be singing Christmas carols between sets," says Shingleton. King Cole Catering will provide coffee, hot chocolate and cookies to warm up tummies. While you're sipping and munching, take a minute to snap a keepsake picture at the Christmas-themed selfie wall. The Christmas Cheer Board will have volunteers in the Gallery, too. They'll be all set to receive financial donations, pantry goods, or new, unwrapped toys. If you are bringing toys, they are making a special request for toys for kids aged 10-to-14 years. When you step outside the Gallery, you can have some fun at the Plug into Safety Giant Floor Game. Check out the two lineman "dress-up figures," take some shots at the three cut-out smile spots, and you can even chat with some lineman at the Manitoba Hydro bucket truck! "Our friends at the Manitoba Electrical Museum and Education Centre will be out with their 1952 GM truck all decked out for the parade," says Shingleton. Along with joining in the fun of the parade, they're out to promote their holiday exhibit All That Glows, starting November 21 and running through to Jan. 6, 2024. "All That Glows features beautiful Christmas trees, ornaments, lights and other holiday fixtures going as far back as the 1920's," he says. You can find details here: electricalmuseum.ca Shingleton says there are approximately 70 dedicated Manitoba Hydro employees who step up to volunteer with the floats, the gallery activities, and to hit the street alongside Santa as costumed walkers. "Manitoba Hydro and our employees recognize downtown Winnipeg as our work community and that's why we're proud to be the corporate sponsor," says Gary Shingleton. "The Santa Claus Parade is a wonderful celebration in Winnipeg's downtown. That's our community. That's our neighbourhood ... and we really take that to heart." Kris Kringle rides again in the Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade Thank you to Join us at the pre-parade block party Date: Saturday, Nov 18 th | Time: 2:30-5 pm Manitoba Hydro Place - 360 Portage Ave Free hot chocolate and cookies Live band Games Christmas Cheerboard on site collecting toy donations

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