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Downtown Barrie Tree Lighting Ceremony

Record #: BAR2902
Last Modified: 04 Dec 2023
Last Full Update: 07 Nov 2023

Contacts

Office Phone 705-734-1414
Fax 705-734-1227
E-Mail info@downtownbarrie.ca
Website downtownbarrie.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Downtown-Barrie-Business-Association-BIA/301502476599635
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downtownbarrie/
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/DowntownBarrie
Primary Contact Craig Stevens, Executive Director, Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA)
Alternate Contact Stacey Zubczyk, Operations Manager, Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA)

Addresses

Site Location Meridian Place and Memorial Square
Mailing Address c/o Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA) 
93 Dunlop St E, Unit 102 
Barrie, ON L4M 1A8
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Event

Description

Description (Service)

Downtown Barrie BIA kicks off the holiday season

Noella Treelighting Celebration and Santa Claus Parade

  • Saturday Nov 18, starting at 3 pm
  • Festive family fun including:
    • free art activities and free horse drawn wagon rides, hot cocoa and viewing of the downtown merchant window displays
    • live music at Meridian Stage begins at 3 pm, with headliner My Son the Hurricane performing at 6pm 
    • outdoor movie starts at 4 pm
    • Santa Claus Parade begins at 5pm on Lakeshore Drive and makes its way down Dunlop Street
    • Tree Lighting and fireworks at 5:45 pm, Santa will be at the Meridian Stage for the Tree Lighting

Noella Festive Market

  • Sunday November 19, 2023 11 am-4 pm
  • find unique gifts handcrafted by local artisans
  • Santa Claus will be at the Meridian Stage for visits
  • Christms Carolers and lumberjack performances
  • Free art activities

Noella Festival 

  • runs from Nov 16-Dec 31, 2023
  • for up-to-date information including the Noella Tree & Wreath Lot visit noella.downtownbarrie.ca   

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours

Noella Treelighting Celebration and Santa Claus Parade - Sat Nov 18

  • Free Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides: 10 am-4 pm
  • Free Art Activities: 10 am-5 pm
  • Music at Meridian Stage: starts at 3 pm, Headliner "My Son the Hurricane" at 6 pm
  • Outdoor Movie (The Muppet Christmas Carol): 4 pm
  • Santa Claus Parade: 5 pm
  • Tree Lighting and Fireworks: 5:45 pm
  • see website for more details

Noella Festive Market - Sun Nov 19

  • 11 am-4 pm

Noella Festival 2023: Nov 16-Dec 31

Areas Served Barrie - Downtown Barrie
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Call, email or visit website

Languages English
Fees None

Subjects

Service Categories Special Events

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