Parham Stationary Parade

Christine Steele | Dec 08, 2021

With COVID numbers on the rise, members of Central Frontenac District #4 Recreation Committee were determined that they wanted to do something.  So, what better way to do this then a Drive By Santa Parade at the Parham Ball field.

13 plus floats were placed randomly around the track - decked out in their holiday best.  Attendees were asked to enter from only one entrance and slowly drive around the track - admiring the various business, and groups that had taken the time out of their busy schedule to partake.  Rural Frontenac Community Services - Youth Program - Sarah McCullough, Local Brewery, Tryon Electric, Sharbot Lake Lions Club, Logan Whan and Leah Woodcox from Remax, Parham Fair Board, Collin Hamilton from Hartington Equipment, Riley Teal with his vintage snowmobiles, Coles Dollars and Gifts, Amanda Pulker-Mok - Liberal Candidate, North Country Home Renovations - Derrick Hole, and District #4 Recreation Committee with a float and they had the Canteen decorated as well! 

Candy canes, popcorn, chips and Merry Christmas's were given out by those participating in hopes to spread some Christmas Cheer.  The police and the fire departments had a light show battle to the joy of onlookers.  On hand were the new fire trucks that are stationed at Mountain Grove and Parham Stations.  They were placed bumper to bumper and many were in awe....

Donations were collected for the North Frontenac Food Bank which we were able to collect a large number of items as well as some cash.

Santa was stationed at the Old Fire Hall - eagerly awaiting all the little ones … and man, were they excited. 

From all accounts it was a very successful day and we can't wait to see what next year has in store.

The rec Committee would like to thank the fire and police departments for helping with traffic control Kevin and Nicki Gowdy for bringing out the hay wagon, and Hallie and Hannah Hearns, Sloan Cameron and Colleen Steele for helping keep the excitement alive.