Santa came to town with the Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2.

December 5, 2023 @ 12:36 pmArts & Entertainment

These little hockey players kept warm in festive hats during the Fergus Santa Claus Parade. Photo by Robin George
The Fergus Santa Claus Parade included a few farmers driving tractors. Photo by Robin George
The Centre Wellington District High School band played festive music while marching in the Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2. Photo by Robin George
Members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church wore costumes to illustrate the Christmas nativity scene, and their float included a baby in a manger. Photo by Robin George
This year was Lennox the cat’s first Fergus Santa Claus Parade. Tori Patteson said she brings Lennox everywhere. Photo by Robin George
The Grinch stops along the way to greet children. Photo by Bill Longshaw
Parade floats included one filled with children riding snow mobiles. Photo by Robin George
Volunteers collected donations for the Centre Wellington Food Bank throughout the Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2. Photo by Robin George
These pups dressed up in their holiday best and performed occasional tricks throughout the parade. Photo by Robin George
A group of representatives from the Fergus Medieval Faire marched through the Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2. Photo by Robin George
These boys had fun throwing straw and calling out to people watching the parade. Photo by Robin George
Thistles Lacrosse came together with Mohawks Jr. Lacrosse and Whalers Jr. Hockey to participate in the parade. Photo by Robin George
This family lit a fire in a pit on their front yard to enjoy watching the parade go by from the comfort of home. Photo by Robin George
Lots of youth danced there way through the parade route. Photo by Robin George.
Building company HFH Inc. had a float in the Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2. Photo by Robin George
Parade walkers included members of The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs. Photo by Robin George
The Fergus Elora Academy of Dance performed energetic dance routines during the Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2. Photo by Robin George
The Fergus Army Cadets wore their uniforms and decorated their float with greenery. Photo by Robin George
Lucy the dog wore a Santa costume while watching the Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2. Photo by Robin George
This float was overflowing, with some people walking beside. Photo by Robin George
This mail person from Canada Post collected children’s letters to deliver to Santa. Photo by Robin George
Santa waves to parade-goers at the Fergus Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 2. Photo by Robin George

FERGUS – The Fergus Santa Claus Parade made its way through downtown Fergus on Dec. 2, lighting up the streets with festivities including music and dancing.

The Lions, Optimist, Kinsmen and Rotary Clubs of Fergus have organized the annual parade since around 1980.

The parade included floats from local churches, dance groups and businesses, followed by Santa Claus himself.

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