A traditional Canadian Winter is unfolding in Collingwood for the 2007-2008 Winter Season. The fresh snow provided the perfect setting for the annnaul Collingwood Santa Claus Parade on Sunday December 2nd. The parade made its way through Historic Downtown Collingwood with clowns, floats, the CCI Marching Band, music and of course, the Jolly Big Guy!

Be sure to get on his list!

Young people will be able to visit with and have their picture taken with Santa in front of the Collingwood Town Hall (under the clock) on Saturday December 8th, 15th and 22nd from noon until 3pm each day.

While you're shopping downtown, don't forget to enter the Christmas Shopping Getaway Contest. You could win a winter or summer holiday for two at Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia!

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Santa Claus Parade 2007 Winners

It was a cold blustery winter day for the 2007 edition of the 2007 Collingwood downtown Santa Claus Parade, but families from around the area braved the cold to welcome Santa to town. Many commercial businesses, non-profit organizations and youth groups entertained the community with a unique selection of floats. Thanks to all the participants and congratulations to the winners!

Category winners are

INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL
First Place - Huronia Alarm & Fire Security. Second Place - VOA Canada Inc. Third Place - Wayne Spears Electric Limited.

SERVICE CLUBS/NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
First Place - Breaking Down Barriers. Second Place - Kiwanis Club of Collingwood. Third Place - All Saints Anglican Church.

YOUTH
First Place - Crossfire Youth, Fellowship Baptist Church. Second Place - Silvercrest Christian School. Third Place - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Georgian Triangle

A special thank you is extended to all sponsors, volunteers and entries for making this year's parade such a great success!