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“It’s about to look a lot like Christmas in Petrolia, and I can’t wait! It’s almost time for us to celebrate the season as a community! On behalf of Council, I could not be more grateful to everyone that makes these events so magical!” Said Mayor R. Brad Loosley.Christmas in the Park will take place in Victoria Park, Petrolia on Friday, December 6, 2024. We are excited to welcome our Service Clubs, as they all prepare for the return of the famous (and friendly!) chili cookoff! Families are invited to the park for chili and more starting at 6:00 p.m. Keeping in the spirit of the Petrolia 150 celebrations there will be a few surprises too!
The Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club Angel Tree names, and the Angel Tree will be visible in the park. New Life Assembly is bringing a band, IODE Margaret Stokes Chapter will return with their delicious hot chocolate and treats, and the family wagon rides are ready to roll!
At 6:00 p.m. Mayor R. Brad Loosley will have the important job of lighting up the Park and kicking off Christmas in Petrolia!
“There is not a single event that we look forward to more than this one. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee members work very hard to make this a family-friendly event full of magic for children, and full of memories of more than 30 years of this celebration for adults. We are grateful to the service clubs and organizations that participate each year!” Said Julie Bullock, Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities.
Saturday, December 7 will mark Petrolia’s Outdoor Christmas Market, taking place at the Petrolia Farmers’ Market site from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a variety of vendors and light refreshments available for purchase. “We look forward to another successful Market as once again, we have sold out all vendor stalls and have a waiting list!” Said Thera Wagner, organizer, and Marketing and Special Events Associate.
Santa Claus is coming to town! The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and events team remind families that Petrolia’s “Celebrating Petrolia 150” Parade will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. through downtown Petrolia.
Details of the parade route include a departure from L.C.C.V.I. high school, West on Dufferin Avenue, North on Maude Street, East on Petrolia Line to Oil Street.
The Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club along with the Petrolia Camera Club have confirmed that Santa Claus will be making an appearance at The Petrolia YMCA immediately following the Santa Claus Parade. Families are welcome to attend for a free photo with Santa himself, and for some treats and crafts too. The Petrolia YMCA has some fun planned for families to enjoy while visiting also.
If you are wondering how Santa Claus will get your Christmas Letters and Wish Lists this year, he has advised the Town Hall that he will be responding to e-mails and letters. He has asked that e-mails be sent to [email protected] and he will reply. Alternatively, Letters to Santa can be dropped off in the special mailbox at the Santa at Petrolia YMCA event.
E-mails and letters to Santa will be accepted until December 12, 2024, and all letters with an e-mail address or return address will receive replies.
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