The 29th Annual Christmas Lite Up in Mayerthorpe takes place this week, and there is a jam-packed evening in store.
A Disney Christmas Parade will take off at 6:30 p.m., and floats will be judged on Main Street. Spectators can gather at the big truck parking lot west of UFA Petroleum.
The parade route, outlined in green. (Town of Mayerthorpe/Supplied)
Afterward, attendees can meet the Edmonton Oilers mascot, Hunter the Lynx, or Olaf, the Grinch and Stitch from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Minnie and Mickey Mouse will be in attendance from 7-8 p.m.
Once the parade is concluded, free Christmas train rides and hayrides will start up and run until 9 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., respectively.
For snacks, Big Waynes Mini treats will have mini donuts on offer from 6-9 p.m., and the RCMP is providing hot chocolate from 7-8:30 p.m.
A bonfire and Christmas music will keep the atmosphere warm until the evening ends at 9:30 p.m.
If that doesn’t suit your fancy, the Mayerthorpe Legion is hosting activities from 4-8 p.m.
Visitors can enjoy free hot dogs and hot chocolate while decorating a holiday card for veterans overseas.
To accommodate the event, Main Street will be closed to traffic from 6-9 p.m. The town asks residents to move vehicles prior to that time.
Lite Up cash draw tickets will also be available for $1 each and the draw will occur on Dec. 12 at 3 p.m.
