Parade thanks

Dear Editor:

On Dec. 4, we had a Santa Claus parade in Fergus – the first in two years.

From all accounts it appears that we did a great job. I would like to commend the guys that assisted me in the A.O. Smith parking lot, organizing the floats prior to the parade. Kudos to the parade admin group for getting the necessary paperwork and permissions squared away, the Santa float assembly crew, and all the service club volunteers who manned the street barricades.

Thanks to Elliot Bus Lines (and our phenomenal driver) for the bus, A.O. Smith for the use of the lot once again, the CWFD and OPP for leading everyone, the Legion Colour Party, and all the participants in the parade. It went well, it moved well and everyone seemed to enjoy being a part of it.

I look forward to next year’s parade … it is a community event and really brings out the joy of the season.

Brian Martin, Parade marshall, Fergus Lions Club