GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Children will once again see Santa and Mrs. Claus riding through Rockwood, as officials have announced the return of the traditional Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights.
The parade, designed to raise awareness about agriculture, is now in its 29th year.
A drive-by event last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic drew thousands of viewers, but Parade of Lights chair Glenn Storey said the public will see a more traditional parade this year.
“We did have a bunch of new entries last year so we should have a full gamut of farm stuff there.”
Storey said parade attendees can expect to see approximately 25 floats featuring farm equipment all decked out in lights and Christmas decor from Guelph/Eramosa’s agricultural community.
The event will take place Dec. 9 starting at 7pm.
Storey noted it generally takes about an hour and a half for the parade to pass through.
As in previous years, parade floats will enter on 5th Line and head south, turning onto Highway 7 where they will head west and go back up 4th Line.
The floats, provided by local farmers, are by invitation only, and Storey said people can expect everyone that was in last year’s parade to be returning.
