On Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 it was announced that the Annual Lucan Biddulph Santa Claus parade would be postponed because of the extreme amount of snow the municipality received. Due to the ongoing weather event, the municipality could not guarantee the safety of the participants and spectators along the Main Street route. Municipal staff have been fully focused on ensuring everyone’s safety during this winter weather event and the clearing of our municipal roads and sidewalks as quickly as possible. It has been a challenging week with the amount of snow Lucan Biddulph received, equipment breakdowns, etc.
Council and Staff were originally hoping to be able to reschedule the event but given the logistics and the number of neighbouring parades/events happening next weekend and beyond, it has become apparent that we will be unable to have our Santa Claus parade this year. Many of the participants as well as the OPP support were already committed to other communities. Support from the OPP is critical as they provide road closure traffic control along Main Street during the parade.
The Lucan Biddulph Fire Department will be organizing a town wide food drive Tuesday, December 17th from 7-9pm to collect non-perishable items for the Ailsa Craig & Area Food Bank. This is an important part of our parade tradition that will be continued as donations are needed more than ever during this time of year. The Biddulph Blanshard Fire Department will be collecting donations during their Annual Hay Ride on Saturday, Dec 14 from 4-7pm.
Council and Staff understand that our Annual Santa Claus Parade is an important tradition and celebration in our community and we hope to bring joyful celebrations in the future under safer conditions. Thank you again to our community for their understanding and support as well as to our Municipal Public Works and Parks & Recreation Operators for their dedication this week to keeping our community safe.
If you are looking for nearby parades to attend next weekend:
Dec 13 - Thorndale Santa Claus Parade at 7pm
Dec 14 – Ailsa Craig Santa Claus Parade at 11am
Dec 14 – Ilderton Santa Claus Parade at 5pm
Dec 14 – Ailsa Craig Santa Claus Parade at 11am
Dec 14 – Ilderton Santa Claus Parade at 5pm