PARADE DATE & TIME:
- Date: Sunday, December 4, 2011
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
BEST PLACES TO WATCH:
With a long parade route, there will be great viewing along the entire route.
PARADE ROUTE CHANGE:
The parade will start at West Georgia Street and Broughton (at 1:00 pm), travel east along West Georgia, turn north on Burrard and finish at Burrard and Cordova.
COAST CAPITAL SAVINGS CHRISTMAS SQUARE:
- 10:30am to 1:00pm
- Located on Thurlow Street between Georgia and Melville
Come out and join in on the family fun pre-parade festivities! There will be live entertainment on the main stage, Decorate a Gingerbread Man, Write a Letter to Santa and much more!
WHAT TO WEAR:
- Go for classic west coast style (fleece, waterproof jackets and comfortable waterproof footwear).
- Dress in layers to keep warm.
- Remember that umbrellas will unfortunately block the view, so please leave them at home.
PARADE ETIQUETTE:
Secure your spot on Santa’s nice list! Follow these Rogers Santa Claus Parade protocols
- Respect parade officials. Your safety and that of your family is paramount. Obey all instructions to avoid Santa’s naughty list!
- S marks the spot - someone else’s that is! Never move or occupy an empty chair. This curbside spot has been reserved.
CONSIDER OTHERS:
- Wear your rain gear. Umbrellas block the view.
- Be nice. Please allow those in wheelchairs front row, curb side viewing of the parade. Also, allow families with children to sit in front. We short people appreciate it too!
- Say “excuse me” or “I’m sorry” if you bump or step on someone in the crowd.
- Don’t smoke.
- Property…a respectful reminder: climbing on or sitting atop anything belonging to Citytv, Canada Post, dumpster companies, et al is a definite don’t!
LOST AND FOUND:
At the end of the day all items collected will be transported to the head office of Rogers Retail. To claim an item, please call (604) 270-9200.
