The festival also honored Dwayne and Lynn Dow as king and queen of the festivities, and featured former Washburn Beaver athlete Meredith (Hews) Messer as the parade’s grand marshal.

Source: https://thecounty.me/2023/08/24/news/washburn-marks-august-festival/

“The Oakville Santa Claus Parade Committee is excited the community is coming together in celebration of the parade’s milestone 75th anniversary.

Source: https://oakvillenews.org/oakville-community-news/santa-claus-town-next-month-oakville-parade/

Those seated under canopies near the parade’s end at Roosevelt Park had protection from afternoon showers.

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/photo-focus-carnival-childrens-day-parade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=photo-focus-carnival-childrens-day-parade