Santa Claus Parade!

As anyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE Christmas!! So this was a must!

After unpacking all day we thought that we would take a break and go to the Kensington Santa Claus Parade.  The little town of Kensington is just 4 minutes from our home.  It has all the amenities that we need, a post office, bank, gas station, Tim Horton’s, grocery store, pharmacy, gift shops and more and yet our house is in a country setting with wide open spaces and a wonderful water view.  We love it!

We had a light dusting of snow during the day which only seems right for the Santa Claus parade.  It snowed like a blizzard but only with the tiniest of snow flakes which barely covered the grass.  It was pretty to watch it come down.  Our neighbors were putting up their Christmas lights when it started to come down.  They persevered through the blizzard and managed to get their lights up.  It looks really nice.

When we got to Kensington Ron thought it best that we get a hot chocolate at the Tim Horton’s.  I must admit it went down good.  He said that you can’t go to a Santa Claus Parade without a hot chocolate. The snow had stopped but there was a crisp nip in the air. 

The parade started with the only Kensington police car leading the way (I told you it was a “small” town).  J  It was followed by several floats that were all lit up with Christmas lights.  Several “Elves” were handing out candy canes along the way as they walked along side of their floats.  There weren’t any marching bands playing … something that I missed … but we did have a float blasting the music of “The Grinch” with the Grinch himself dancing to the music.  He put a smile on everyone’s face.  Then as several more floats passed by the man of the hour came upon us … Santa Claus has arrived!!  He arrived on the Town of Kensington float.  As quickly as the parade started, it was over.  It was short and sweet but really good for a small town parade. 

It was great to attend the Kensington Santa Claus parade.  It felt like we were part of the community.  It’s a small town atmosphere where everyone knows everyone else.  I’m sure in the next year of living in this town we will know everyone too. It’s a pleasant but slow moving kind of environment.  It is exactly the kind of life style we were looking for in our retirement years.  Life is good!

Our Police car leading the parade

Kent Hardware Float

Credit Union Float

Scotiabank Float

A Manger Scene Float

Santa's Workshop Float

Lit up Float

Frosty Float

A float from French River

The Grinch Float

I think he looks cold

Support Our Troops Float

Our Local Radio Station "Spud Fm"

Santa Arrives on the Town of Kensington Float

Good Bye Santa!