Parade of Lights is an annual event in Halifax, NS sponsored by the local paper Chronicle Herald. Many local businesses participate to make this an unforgettable event for kids and families. Also, know as the holiday parade of lights it takes place around November 18 each year. The days are already very short and it gets dark early which is perfect for this wonderful event. The parade first follows Barrington street, then Spring Garden road, and University avenue. It ends at the hospital for sick kids so that they can enjoy the parade from the windows.
Santa himself greets people from a red sleigh, artificial snow looks so real
Holiday Parade of lights follows main streets in downtown Halifax and the city starts to close the traffic at around 4 pm. It is a good idea to arrive in advance and find parking. Parking will be free because the parade usually is scheduled for Saturday. Some time will be needed to walk to where the parade will be and find a spot. Dress warm as November night can be cold. And most importantly – have fun!
Harlequin waving to the crowdCloser look at reindeer made with lots of led lightsSanta’s float with reindeerCadets carry Canadian flag to the accompaniment of brass bandPlush and cuddly polar bear at a float by SobeysCute bright snowmanHal-Con sci-fi associations participates with all kinds of characters from X-men to Star warsNativity scene with a sheep and a goat at the paradeBright and pretty gingerbread houseLive outdoor Nativity Pageant group advertising their event in DecemberSanta’s workshop colorful display at the holiday parade of lightsLED string lights make a lovely reindeer and rabbit sceneKids on a parade of lights float under a Christmas treeChristmas story play promotion by Neptune Theater of HalifaxBeautiful lights on a float with live bandNorth Pole displayLive music cheers up people on a chilly November nightBeautiful LED snowflakes add to the festive atmosphereDog mascot giving high fives to the children, animal shelter floatCandy canes and Xmas lights on a firetruckParks Canada presents Victorian Christmas at the CitadelKids greeting the spectators from the colorful floatAntique firetruck with Christmas lightsChristmas presents – only forty days leftCrime stoppers float is always popular with kidsLittle girl with a snowflake poster on a floatLarge candy canes with bright lightsDancing girls in Santa’s suitesGroup of flag throwersClown in a harlequin costumeSanta Claus is coming to town, Santa’s beautiful sleigh with reindeer at the Parade of lights closes this wonderful eventHo Ho Ho! Merry Christmas, says Santa Claus
