Join Us to Celebrate the Season: A Kickoff to Christmas in Ponoka on November 15, Powered by FortisAlberta
Come Enjoy the Santa Claus Parade, Tree Lighting, a Drone Light Show, Live Music, Moonlight Madness and More!
You are invited to join us on Friday, November 15, to Celebrate the Season: A Kickoff to Christmas in Downtown Ponoka, powered by our key event sponsor, FortisAlberta. The evening will feature an exciting slate of festivities including:
- The annual Santa Claus Parade that will wind through downtown Ponoka at 5:30 p.m.;
- Tree lighting festivities and hot chocolate at approximately 6:15 p.m. at the Town Christmas tree located beside the new Ponoka Legion building at 48 Avenue and 51 Street;
- Live music featuring the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra that will perform on a stage located beside the Town Christmas tree from about 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.;
- An animated, holiday-themed drone light show at about 8:15 p.m. that will be displayed over the Battle River Valley and can be viewed from 50 Street downtown;
- Moonlight Madness at businesses throughout Ponoka and the launch of the annual Passport to Christmas program by the Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce;
- And more!
Santa Claus Parade
The Santa Claus Parade will feature colourful, holiday-themed floats decorated by local businesses and community groups. Watch for the Town of Ponoka’s float once again this year featuring members of Town Council and festive Christmas decorations.
The parade route will begin at the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street) and continue:
- North along 54 Street;
- East on 46 Avenue;
- North on 50 Street;
- West on 51 Avenue;
- South on 51 Street;
- West on 48 Avenue; and
- South on 54 Street back to the Arena.
The Town of Ponoka will set up temporary road closures along the parade route just before 5 p.m. The road closures will be removed once the parade ends. To see a map of the parade route, please click here.
Santa Claus and Tree Lighting Festivities
Immediately after the parade ends, Santa Claus will arrive at the Town Christmas tree to hand out treats to young parade-goers.
The tree lighting ceremony will bring greetings from Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson and event sponsors, FortisAlberta and Ponoka County.
For those who cannot attend the Santa Claus parade and tree lighting ceremony in person, there will be a livestream available on the Town of Ponoka’s Facebook page.
Other Upcoming Holiday Festivities in Ponoka
Stay tuned for details about other holiday festivities planned for Ponoka over the coming weeks including:
- The annual Christmas light display at Lions Centennial Park;
- The community-wide Christmas lights tour of festively decorated homes;
- Ponoka Festival of Trees from November 21 to 23 in support of the Ponoka & District Health Foundation. The Town of Ponoka will be sponsoring the Family Day Christmas Celebration on Saturday, November 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets are available at here;
- The Holiday Train will roll into Ponoka once again on Thursday, December 11 at 4 p.m. with musical guests Magic! and Sofia Camara;
- The Holly Jolly Skate at the Ponoka Arena Complex on Saturday, December 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.; and
- The New Year’s Eve Family Swim at the Ponoka Aquaplex from 4 to 7 p.m. sponsored by Home Church.
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