A Festival of Lights and an Assembly of Elves
Nelson BC, Friday November 30th at 5:30pm Santa returns to the 400
Block of Baker Street with some exciting new additions to make the event
more festive. To make the evening more
fantastic organizers are inviting people do doth their helpers attire and join
in the city’s First Annual Elf Walk. This will also be the launch of the Festival
of Lights as Santa turns on the newly decorated holiday trees of Baker Street.
For over 40 years Santa Claus has been
coming to Baker Street courtesy of Nelson Fire-Department to light up the holiday
trees and personally meet with the children of Nelson. This tradition is getting some extra
excitement as organizers are encouraging people to show up on 400 block of
Baker Street in their best Elf attire to show Santa their spirit of the
season. This event was inspired by the
flash mob movement and is your opportunity to not just attend, but to be a part
of the fun.
The street will also be more vibrant
as a new group have started a committee to increase Nelson’s holiday lighting
presence. Event co-organizer Maureen
Crawford notes that the addition of 10,000 lights to the downtown area will
bring more cheer to the holiday season.
“Our goal is to make the streets more festive for the holidays and we
are working together with local groups and organizations to help make this a
reality, we are off to an excellent start this year, you must come out to see,”
Quotes Maureen Crawford.
This entire event is made possible by
everyone in Nelson, in particular local businesses and organizations. Without hesitation people have donated and
volunteered to help make this event successful.
There will popcorn courtesy of Kal tire, apple cider from the Kootenay
Coop, The Bridge is hosting a chili contest, Eddie`s Music is helping with
sound, a visit from the Shaw Cable Polar Bear and don`t forget Santa. Also the Chamber of Commerce, the Cultural
Alliance, the City of Nelson and the Nelson Business Association are volunteering
their time to help make this event another wonderful reason to come to town.
“Nelson is one of my favourite places
to visit. I am so impressed at how well everyone gets together to make my stay
so special, especially the children.
This is one of my most inspirational stops and I’m very excited about
the new additions this year,” Says Santa Claus. “I really look forward to
seeing everyone dressed up in their favourite elf outfit.”
Come join the fun on Friday November
30th 400 Block of Baker Street, at 5:30pm for the First Annual Elf Walk and lighting of
the trees of Baker Street. Santa arrives
at 6:30pm and will stay until he sees every child waiting in line. For more information contact our Facebook
page facebook.com/ElfWalk?fref=ts
or call the Chamber of Commerce at 250.352.3433.
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