Busy Night for Santa in Iroquois

 

 “It was just great to see so many kids out to see Santa,” said Tracey Stewart, secretary of the Iroquois and District Business Group. “And they were all so well-behaved.”

“Of course,” she added with a laugh, “Santa is here, so most of them are pretty determined to be good tonight.”

On Thursday, December 3, the Business Group hosted a visit from Santa Claus at the Royal Canadian Legion in Iroquois.Judging by the very long line-ups to see the ‘big man’ himself, the event was a definite hit.

Children and their families began arriving around 5:15 p.m. Santa parked his sleigh, and rode to the Legion in the front seat of a truck provided by the Iroquois Fire Department, escorted by the OPP. 

He was instantly mobbed by youngsters, all of whom had wish lists and happy Christmas secrets to share with him.

While they waited to speak to Santa, visitors also enjoyed a delicious chili dinner sponsored by Iroquois Public School. And every child took home a treat bag donated by the Iroquois-Matilda Lions and Doug Byers Furniture. 

Following a visit to Santa, parents and kids could climb aboard a wagon for a hay ride around Iroquois, courtesy of Matt and Megan Radley. It was a perfect night to get out and see the Christmas lights in town. 

There was also face painting offered by Emma Newbury and Erin Jarvo, from the Ontario Early Years Centre.

The winners of the colouring contest were posted.

In ages 2-6, Ellie Gladstone was first, with Abigail Smail winning in ages 7-9, and Emma Marijan for ages 10-13.

Stewart thanked the many volunteers who helped with Santa’s visit. “There was also an excellent turn out from the community,” she said. 

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