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M anitoba Hydro is the presenting sponsor and Great-West Life is the volunteer sponsor and both have a long history with the Parade. And the City of Winnipeg is a tremendous partner, re- directing tra ffi c and helping with street closures, parking signage and many other logistics. “The City also turns on the festive lights in the downtown which add sparkle to the Parade,” says Parade executive director Ron Mark. The University of Winnipeg is a great helper, providing a warm-up area for participants, and housing the Parade- day communications o ffi ce. And Canad Inns sponsors the volunteer appreciation night held after the Parade, providing food and drink and desserts. “They also have been strong supporters of the Parade for many years with their own fl oat,” Mark says. “ Manitoba Public Insurance is also a big supporter, helping with our crowd safety program No Feet On the Street and providing resources to help train the volunteers who keep the public safe in the viewing areas.” Media sponsors like the Winnipeg Free Press, and Parade broadcaster Shaw TV also play important roles in promoting the event. “Shaw broadcasts and then re-plays the Parade a number of times before Christmas,” says Mark. Springs Church provides shuttle buses to give volunteers a lift from their parking areas to the marshalling area and back again. Tina Lussier, Parade volunteer coordinator, wants to give a special shout-out to Kleyson Transport , which is supporting a new fl oat entry from Turning Leaf Support services. “There are a lot of non-pro fi ts who bring fl oats into the Parade and they rely on their own personal sponsors to help them and to build awareness for their organizations,” she says.
WINNIPEG SANTA CLAUS PARADE ORGANIZERS AND PARTICIPANTS ARE SO GRATEFUL TO THE WONDERFUL SPONSORS — NEW AND LONG-TIME SUPPORTERS — WHO STEP UP EVERY YEAR. HAVING FUN? Thank our Sponsors
Shaw TV will broadcast the Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade live, on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Channel 9 for Shaw Cable customers. You can also view the livestream at www.WinnipegSantaParade.com. And if you want to re-live all the fun - you can do that too! The fi rst repeat broadcast is set for Sunday, Nov. 13, 10:30 a.m. to noon, and Shaw will show the Parade several times throughout the holiday season. Check your listings! Play it Again, Santa
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