Although it’s a busy time of year for Santa, he took time out to take part in the parade on December 5th in Southampton.
Hundreds of people lined High Street to enjoy the many floats, lights and music as they waited patiently for Santa to arrive.
The parade begins
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 155 colour party led by Sgt. at Arms Charles Schmalz (C)
Southampton’s Grande Dame, Jane Kramer was all bundled up …
… while daughter Kathryn Forsyth rode in the boot of the Model T
Mayor Luke Charboneau and son, Martin with Councillor Cheryl Grace (L) and Deputy Mayor
Diane Huber (C)
‘Aubrey’ couldn’t stop jumping with excitement …
… and then she saw the pony
Storm junior hockey players were out …
Special Olympics …
… Special Olympian Curtis Button preferred to walk with Auxiliary Officer Zethier
Captain Wayne Sparrow of Marine Heritage Society
All aboard with the Marine Heritage Society’s Ally Kelly and Deb Kaufman
Bruce Grey Bulls hockey players…
… enjoyed the ride
Rotary Club of Saugeen Shores
Pat O’Connor, constituency manager for MP Ben Lobb
Southampton Rotary had Bearama keeping them company
Bruce County Museum Executive Director Cathy McGirr
Local communications Bruce Telecom
Cheers from 3 Sheets Brewery
Bernie’s Boat …
… and its team of paddlers
Spoiler Grinch (a.k.a. Jacob Briggs) was locked up by Police Sgt. Susan Briggs
Fire and Police both out
The big guy, Santa finally arrives!
Just as the parade ended a major snow squall roared in off Lake Huron and Santa was on his merry way!
