The 41st Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade took place Nov. 30.

Fort Macleod’s Santa Claus Parade will go ahead as planned Saturday in true winter conditions. Cold temperatures and snow forecast for Sturday won’t put the chill on the town’s celebration. “We strong Canadians are not deterred by a little cold,” parade co-ordinator Ashley Nelson said Tuesday. “I still expect the parade to be a fun…Continue Reading

The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade is shaping up to be a seasonal treat for the ears. Seven marching bands and one jazz band have indicated they would like to take part in the parade on Saturday. Nov. 30. “We are gearing up to have another spectacular parade,” Santa Claus Parade co-ordinator Ashley Nelson said…Continue Reading

What some are calling the best Santa Claus Parade ever delighted thousands of people in Fort Macleod on Saturday. The nearly 60-minute long parade, highlighted by the arrival of Santa Claus, continued a Fort Macleod tradition that started more than four decades ago. “Forty years ago we had no idea that what we started would…Continue Reading

The 40th Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade weekend promises to deliver plenty of fun for the entire family. The parade committee and Chamber of Commerce have laboured hard to provide two days of activity on Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25. “Ultimately we want the community come out and have fun and enjoy the…Continue Reading

Joel Lybbert and his buffalo Indie return to lead the 40th Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade. Lybbert and Indie will…Continue Reading

Here are some images from the 39th Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 26.

A Fort Macleod holiday tradition returns on Saturday, Nov. 26. The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade is back after a…Continue Reading

JIM MOUNTAIN, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR As founder of the original Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade in 1982, I can understand and appreciate the disappointment people are feeling about cancelling the 2021 version of the parade. I see it in comments on FB, and so I want to extend some heartfelt thoughts of support for the organizers,…Continue Reading