Redvers will hold its first-ever Winterfest on Saturday, Dec. 16. The community is expanding its traditional Santa Claus parade and hopes to make this new, town-wide event an annual celebration, according to committee member, Christina Birch.
“Redvers previously had a Santa parade and we thought we'd expand on that this year,” says Birch. “We hope that this will become an annual event.”
Birch says the committee is currently in the planning process, but promises Winterfest will have activities for all ages.
“Redvers School has kindly agreed to host a Christmas movie matinee in the afternoon and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there,” she says. “There will be public skating from 2 to 4 p.m. at the rink and a town-wide scavenger hunt.”
“The Golden Age Centre will have musical entertainment and carolling in the afternoon, if anyone is looking for some indoor entertainment - and we have some really talented local singers who will be there,” adds Birch.
“Our local businesses are on board with special promotions and we're also planning a Twinkle Tour of local Christmas lights.”
“And of course, it wouldn't be Christmas in Redvers without our Santa Claus parade.”
“We want to provide a fun and festive day for all of Redvers and the surrounding communities,” says Birch. “We're planning a day where there is something for everyone and we welcome anyone who wants to, to attend.”
“The more the merrier.”
For updates, check out Redvers Winterfest 2017 on Facebook.
