
We are excited to continue this wonderful experience and heart warming tradition that begins the holiday season in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The Candlelight Stroll begins at 6:30 pm on Friday, December 2nd, 2022, in front of the Old Courthouse on Queen Street.
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Candles will be sold from 5pm-8pm or until candles sell out. Candles are $3 each, cash only please.
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There will be an opening ceremony outside the Old Courthouse at 6:45pm. The Town Crier will introduce the recipients. The Lord Mayor and the Chamber President will offer brief remarks.
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The lead recipient Ceto Reid will commence the candle lighting ceremony and lead the stroll in a horse drawn carriage (depending on his healing). Carriage is donated by Sentineal Carriages.
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Participants walk along the stroll route behind the carriage. Enjoy musical Christmas performances from local artists who are generously donating their time and talent to this event.
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Please dress appropriately for the weather.
CANDLELIGHT STROLL RECIPIENTS
The recipients of the proceeds of this year's Candlelight Stroll are Ceto Reid a migrant farm worker who was injured in an accident, Niagara-on-the-Lake Palliative Care Service, and The Farmworker's Hub of Niagara-on-the-Lake. We would like to thank the community for their suggestions on deserving recipients.
PARKING & COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE
Parking is available at Fort George which is easily accessible from the Niagara Parkway at 51 Queens Parade. Community Transportation will be offering complimentary shuttle service from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm from the Fort to the Courthouse and return. Candles can be purchased from the Fort George parking lot as well.
NON-PERISHABLE DONATIONS
Please bring non perishable items in support of Newark Neighbours which provides Christmas hampers for over 50 families in the area. Donation bins will be at Fort George and at the Courthouse. For more information about Newark Neighbours and the items they are most in need of, please visit www.newarkneighbours.ca
ANONYMOUS DONATIONS
Please reach out to Chamber President Minerva Ward at president@niagaraonthelake.com if you would like to make an anonymous donations to any of the recipients.