By Don Urquhart, Times Chronicle
Bring out your best voice and join Diane Ball at the 85th Street Plaza to sing Christmas Carols starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. The Christmas Lite-Up parade starts at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street and according to the entries already received this will be one of the biggest and best according to the Osoyoos Festival Society.
To accommodate the parade, Hwy. 3 (Main Street) will be closed at the intersection of Hwy. 97 and
Hwy. 3 and the junction of Hwy. 3 to Kingfisher Drive. The road closure will be in effect from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
After the parade, Gyro Park will take over as the spot to be with the Rotary Club serving up hot dogs and hot chocolate by donation.
Cozy up to the bonfire, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, and then at 8 p.m., weather permitting, the Osoyoos Fireworks Committee will present a dazzling display of fireworks to cap an amazing first day of festivities.
The fun continues on Saturday, Dec. 7 with the Osoyoos Kiwanis Club hosting a Christmas Craft Fair at the Legion from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and also on the same morning (Dec. 7), join Santa for breakfast at the Campo Marina Restaurant from 8–11 a.m.
Santa Claus at the 2023 Osoyoos Christmas Lite-Up.
File photo
The Osoyoos Festival Society extended its thanks to FortisBC for what the society said was a “generous contribution” towards the 2024 Christmas Lite Up.
“This donation has a direct impact on the Osoyoos Festival Society’s ability to deliver such a great Festival for the residents of the Town of Osoyoos and the surrounding area,” the society said.
For more information, visit festival society website.
Friday, Dec. 6
7-10 a.m. Kiwanis Toys for Tots to Teens at Smitty’s – bring an unwrapped toy or cash to the restaurant for a free breakfast.
4-7 p.m. Osoyoos Farmers Market at the Osoyoos and District Museum and the Merchant’s Open House on Main Street.
6 p.m. Join Diane Ball at the 85th Street Plaza to sing Christmas Carols.
6:30 p.m. Christmas Parade down Main St. – contact Nancy at 250-495-4008 or osoyoosfestivalsociety.ca for entry forms.
7 p.m. More Christmas Carols with Diane Ball around the bonfire at Gyro Beach. Hot dogs and hot chocolate by donation from the Rotary Club.
8 p.m. Fireworks on the beach.
Saturday, Dec. 7
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kiwanis Christmas Craft Fair at the Royal Canadian Legion (admission by donation to Food Bank).
8-11 a.m. Osoyoos Childcare Centre’s Breakfast with Santa at Campo Marina Restaurant $5 per person (children 7 and under free). Photos with Santa 9-11 a.m.
