The 2024 Arnprior Santa Claus Parade is being hailed by Arnprior Town Council as a resounding success, if we go by numbers of entrants alone, according to Mayor Lisa McGee.
It was interesting to see all of Council aboard the municipal float- and singing from the same song sheet!
The Mayor says the parade was also a time for reflection.
Former Recreation Director Glenn Arthur had organized the Santa Claus Parade in recent times following the demise of Theresa Caron who had put the event together for many years.
The community said farewell to Glenn in February of this year, and he was succeeded in the role by former Arnprior Packers coach Bill Griese for the November 23rd event.
Next year the Arnprior Optimist Club will assume the mantle of parade organizers for the 2025 Arnprior Santa Claus Parade.
By Rick Stow
