Council cancels Fort Macleod Santa Claus parade

Council cancels Fort Macleod Santa Claus parade

MACLEOD GAZETTE EDITOR | Posted on November 25 2020

The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade did not survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Town council made the decision to cancel the 39th annual version of the parade set for Saturday, Nov. 28 following a discussion at a committee of the whole meeting. “It became clear that in the best interest and safety of our residents that...Continue Reading

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