High River Christmas
Santa Claus Parade
The High River Santa Claus Parade is a tradition for many families to begin their Christmas season. We look forward to coming together again to celebrate a magical evening for our 35th annual parade.
the fun begins
December 03, 2021
5:00pm
Until then, welcome to the
34th (Virtual) High River Santa Claus Parade
Sit back and enjoy memories of Santa Claus Parades past and present to remember for Christmases to come.
Light Up George Lane Park
The much anticipated tradition of driving or walking through George Lane Park to see the lights dates back to 2013. Organizations, residents and businesses came together to brighten up a dreary post-flood downtown High River with Christmas lights for the Santa Claus Parade.
Inspired by brilliant light displays in other towns across North America, a grant was submitted and received in 2014 for displays, power cords, contractors, etc. Light Up George Lane Park was ignited.
Light Up Ceremony
Starts the Santa Claus Parade
December 03, 2021
5:00pm
Lights in the park will be on each evening from 4:30pm - 11:30pm until end of January, 2022
Skating
Each holiday season brings the excitement of seeing favourite light displays along with discovering new ones.
The outdoor pop-up skating rink in the park's NW corner is the newest addition holiday activities bound to become a tradition too - weather co-operating.
The continued support of sponsors and volunteers keeps the park fresh and glowing along with spreading cheer around town.
Light Up High River
If George Lane Park full of lights could create such joy, imagine what the whole of High River dressed up might cause!
That was the spark behind this friendly town-wide contest to determine the favourite display of the season. Everyone is welcome to participate and share their love of Christmas and the holiday season. No decoration or string of lights is too small.
Prizes Surprises
Light Up High River Timeline
Light Up High River Winners • 2020
Thank you to all our participants, viewers and voters for making Light Up High River 2020 such a bright spot in our holiday season.
Visit With Santa
Santa has a special spot in his heart for High River and rearranged his schedule with the elves to have as much time as possible visiting with children.
Santa At The Museum
The Museum was chosen as a special workshop for Santa. Children can chat with the jolly old fellow while he tinkers away on toys and such. Keep on the watch for elves popping in and out from the North Pole. Schedule by donation for your family to see Santa in his workshop with the Museum of the Highwood.
Friday, December 3: after the Santa Claus Parade
Markets
Markets have become part of the traditions of the holiday season in High River. Talented crafters and makers offer shoppers a wide range of gifts with the personal touch to choose from.
High River Winter Market
Inclusion Foothills
The annual 2021 Winter Market hosted by Inclusion Foothills will be held at the Highwood Memorial Centre once again. This is a showcase for incredible local vendors and artisans
Friday, December 3: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday, December 4: 10am - 4pm
Vendor applications currently being accepted.
One World Market
High River United Church
High River United Church is hosting an ongoing One World Market. Jewells are now available. The book table is expanded. More items will be added over the coming weeks with handmade goods, soaps, Mexican vanilla, etc. Small silent auction as well. This will be much smaller than our usual Christmas market, but much of what you love will be available.
Friday, December 3
Saturday, December 4
Christmas Market
High River Agricultural Society
Please join the High River Ag Society at the indoor arena at the rodeo grounds for the annual Christmas Market.
High River Nativity
Each year the High River Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts a creche display with over 100 nativities.
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