Horses and Hounds Parade returns Nov. 3

Pageantry will return to the streets here at 1pm on Nov. 3 with the 2nd Annual Elora Horse and Hound Parade.

On Sept. 23 Centre Wellington council recognized the event, in support of Groves Memorial Hospital, as a community festival.

The parade, coordinated by the Eglinton and Caledon Hunt Club, will begin and end on the property of the Elora Mill Inn hosted by the Landmark Group.

Planned opening ceremonies include government officials and hospital representatives, plus a toast to the Huntsmen in a traditional “Stirrup Cup”.

Council’s acknowledgement makes the event eligible for a special occasion permit for the activities held on the Landmark Property only.

The Horse and Hound Parade, escorted by the OPP, will wind through the streets of Elora with two scheduled photo opportunities for the public.

The event will conclude on the property of the Elora Mill Inn allowing riders, sponsors and interested public to enjoy music, refreshments and a “Plowmen’s lunch” catered by Landmark Group. Volunteer groups recruited to assist include the Highland Rugby Club and the Grand River Pony Club.

“We look forward to that in November,” said Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj.

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