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City of Yellowknife Santa Claus Parade Info

Arthur C. Green
By Arthur C. Green

It’s that time of year Yellowknife, yes Santa Claus is coming to town!

According to the City Of Yellowknife, there are 29 floats registered this year and there is plenty to see.

Float entries consist of three categories: Non-Profit, Commercial, and School.  Volunteer judges will view floats and score based on Theme, Creativity and Lights as well as Enthusiasm and Effort.

The Moose 100.1 will be in the parade with our Moose truck plus our full staff and we have a treat for the children of Yellowknife.

Parade route info. Arthur C. Green/City of Yellowknife

Schedule of Events:

4:00 to 4:45 p.m.: Live Music featuring Peter Rybs Band inside Centre Square Mall

4:00 to 7:00 p.m.: Children’s Activities, Shopping, and Market inside Centre Square Mall

5:00 p.m.: Parade Start

6:00 – 6:30 p.m. (approx): The following floats will be back on Franklin Avenue to view up close and get photos:

  • Coca-Cola
  • Yellowknife Co-op
  • Joint Task Force North
  • Tlicho Investment Corporation
  • First Transit
  • Canadian Tire
  • The Moose 100.1
  • Triton Property Management
  • Makerspace YK

6:00-6:45p.m.: Live Music featuring Wesley Hardisty inside YK Centre, and Steve Lacey inside Centre Square Mall.

To register as a vendor inside Centre Square Mall here

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Arthur C. Green
Arthur C. Green
Arthur C. Green is from Whitbourne Newfoundland and graduated from the CNA Journalism Program. Arthur also studied Business Marketing and Political Science at Memorial University in Essex England and St. John's Newfoundland. Green has worked as a spot news photographer/journalist with such news organizations as CBC, CBC Radio, NTV, Saltwire and Postmedia in Alberta.

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