Celebrate the 2024 Holiday season in St. Marys!

Santa Claus arrives this Friday, November 15 to kick off the season via the Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Parking on Queen St. E from Water St. to Peel St. and on Water St. S from Queen St. E to Jones St. E is prohibited during the parade. Closures will begin at 4:00 p.m. on November 15. Visit www.stmaryskinsmen.com for more information about the parade route, donations and entering a float. 

Also on Friday, November 15, the fabulous WinterLights will be lit! Enjoy the display nightly from 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. until January 1, 2025. Donations to the display are greatly appreciated online (www.townofstmarys.com/winterlights), at the donor wall or at Waving Santa. 

On Saturday, November 16, stop by the St. Marys Craft Show at the Pyramid Recreation Centre. The show will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will feature over 100 tables. Admission to the show is by donation and a delicious lunch is available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the St. Marys Friendship Centre. Additionally. donations to the St. Marys Salvation Army Food Bank will also be accepted. 

Beginning on Saturday, November 23 to Sunday, November 24, the Downtown Merchants’ Open House is the perfect opportunity to cross everyone off your gift list. Participating merchants are offering festive promotions and giveaways! Enjoy a magical shopping experience with deals at local shops, free horse and wagon rides, and a chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus in person. Don’t miss out on the holiday cheer and excitement! 

For more information on all these events, visit www.discoverstmarys.ca/happyholidays.  

Be sure to follow the Town of St. Marys’ Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (X) accounts for any updates and reminders. 

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For media inquiries:  

Stacey Frayne | Marketing and Communications Specialist 
519-284-2340, ext. 218| sfrayne@town.stmarys.on.ca