Santa coming to town for Charlottetown Christmas Parade, Nov. 26

The Charlottetown Christmas Parade returns to the capital city on Nov. 26 as part of the city's Christmas festival events.

The parade, beginning at 5 p.m., will feature floats, walking groups and bands. Applications are being accepted until Nov. 15 for community group participation in the parade. Application forms are available at www. charlottetown.ca/parade or in person at Charlottetown City Hall at 199 Queen St.

Also returning to the capital city this year is the Christmas tree lighting, planned for Nov. 25 at the Confederation Centre of the Arts upper plaza on Grafton Street will feature live performances by award-winning P.E.I. artists, refreshments and a pyrotechnic display. A candlelight promenade will depart from Founders' Food Hall & Market at 6:15 p.m., with the official tree-lighting ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Holiday Magic on the Plaza will bring the Grafton Street façade of the Confederation Centre of the Arts to life again this year with a new, animated projection and music show. It runs 5-10 p.m., Nov. 18 to Jan. 2.

The city's holiday home decorating contest will allow residents to show off their festive decorations on the exterior of their homes or property. Entries will be judged the week of Dec. 12. To register, email cnicholson@charlottetown.ca or call 902629-4138.

Additionally, Founders' Food Hall & Market will be hosting a free, familyfriendly New Year's Eve celebration this year. The event will include live music, mascot appearances, a photo booth, an art activity, giveaways, fireworks and more. A schedule of New Year's Eve events will be available at www.charlottetown.ca/nye in early December.