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Rogers Santa Claus Parade 2008

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Tomorrow (December 7th) at 1:00pm the downtown core will be filled with floats, music, and a visit from the big guy himself during the Rogers Santa Claus Parade.


Photo credit: w_yvr on Flickr

There’s always quite the crowd (rain or shine) so you may want to stake out your spot a bit early.


Photo credit: mussels on Flickr

“With a longer parade route, there will be great viewing all along the route but especially: On both sides of Georgia Street on the slope between Bute and Broughton, at the Vancouver Art Gallery, or at Robson Square on Howe Street.” – [Rogers Santa Claus Parade]


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As per previous years, they will be collecting donations for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. Also if you live in the area or will be getting around the city, here’s a list of road closures from the City of Vancouver:

6:00am to 3:00pm

  • Alberni St from Cardero St to Jervis St
  • Nicola St and Broughton St from W. Georgia St to Robson St

    • 7:00am to 5:00pm

  • Hornby St from Davie St to Pacific St
  • Drake St from Howe St to Burrard St

    • 11:30am to 4:30pm (approximately)

  • W. Georgia St from W. Pender St to Seymour St (All streets crossing W. Georgia St will be diverted)
  • Howe St from Dunsmiur St to Drake St (All streets crossing Howe St will be diverted)

    • [Related: My parade post from November 2007 with a few tips and suggestions]

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    1. Michelle EvansSunday, December 7th, 2008 — 6:57am PST

      The Weather Network is claiming the drizzle is supposed to be over by 10am… I’m thinking of braving the crowds with my 2 y/o to get to the parade today. A very important note from the parade website: they don’t want any umbrellas there – even if it’s raining. Break out the hooded jackets 🙂

    2. Tyler IngramSunday, December 7th, 2008 — 7:33am PST

      I _might_ attend if the rain holds off. I’d like to bring my camera along but if there is any hint of the wet stuff I think I’ll stay at home.

    3. wynSunday, December 7th, 2008 — 9:59am PST

      Was going to attend but a more grown-up invitation came up instead. 😀 Once you’ve seen it once (and have the pictures), I surmise you’ve seen it all… unless you’re a kid.

      Thanks for sharing my photo! 🙂

    4. sourabhSunday, December 7th, 2008 — 10:16am PST

      I will be there for sure!! No rain! weather is favouring us.

    5. CherylSunday, December 7th, 2008 — 10:28am PST

      Think again, this is Vancouver after all. It’s 10:27 am, and there’s a downpour with no letup in sight.

    6. CherylSunday, December 7th, 2008 — 10:46am PST

      Well, I’ll be darned. There are blue skies on the horizon to the West and will be here shortly. It’s going to be a gorgeous day in Vancouver.

    7. Michelle EvansSunday, December 7th, 2008 — 12:33pm PST

      LOL @ Cheryl… I noticed that downpour, right before the skies cleared like the parting of the red sea 😉 I ended up not going though. Hope everyone is having a great time. I bet it’s going to be super now that it’s sunny!

    8. AntoineMonday, December 8th, 2008 — 10:44am PST

      Thanks for sharing.

      here is my Santa parade post with lots of pictures… Hope you enjoy

      http://www.creativeme.ca/wordpress/2008/12/santa-parade/

      Antoine

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