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Kick off the holiday season in downtown Red Deer at the North Pole Plaza Party on Friday, November 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gary W. Harris Celebration Plaza. This free, family-friendly evening marks the start of Red Deer Lights the Nights and the first night the holiday lights and decorations in City Hall Park will shine for the season.
At the North Pole Plaza Party, enjoy:
🎅 A visit with Santa
☕ Free hot chocolate and candy canes
🎁 A gift bag from Family Services of Central Alberta
🐦 A bird seed craft with Kerry Wood Nature Centre
🎯 Festive games
🎶 Christmas music from On The Mark Productions
🔥 Cozy fire tables (propane generously provided by Blindman Valley Propane)
Then make your way through City Hall Park to enjoy the lights and continue the festivities at the Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch for Merry & Bright: A Library Delight, also running from 5 to 7 p.m.
Library activities include:
📖 Storytime with Mrs. Claus
🔎 A seasonal scavenger hunt
🎨 Holiday crafts
💌 Letters to Santa
📸 A festive photo opportunity with Katja, RDPL’s Facility Service Dog
Make a night of it with three festive downtown stops: the North Pole Plaza Party, the lights in City Hall Park and Merry & Bright at the library.
North Pole Plaza Party
Friday, November 20
5 to 7 p.m.
Gary W. Harris Celebration Plaza, 5205 48 Avenue
Free to attend
Parking is free on-street and in CIty-owned lots after 4:30 p.m.
The North Pole Plaza Party is hosted by The City of Red Deer with activity partners Family Services of Central Alberta and Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Propane for the fire tables is generously provided by Blindman Valley Propane.
Some downtown businesses will also be staying open later on November 20. As you enjoy the North Pole Plaza Party, City Hall Park lights and library activities, consider stopping in to shop, dine or support local businesses along the way.
Learn more at reddeer.ca/rdlights.
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