Parade

(Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Thousands turn out for ever popular Vernon Winter Carnival parade

There were plenty of TV show designs among the floats, fitting in with this year’s Carnival theme

 

It was a bluebird day for the Vernon Winter Carnival Parade on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

New route, road closures in place for Vernon Winter Carnival parade

Saturday, Feb. 4, 12 p.m.; route nearly the same with couple of changes

 

The Penticton Chamber float was very impressive at the Santa Parade on Saturday on Main Street. (Logan Lockhart Western News)

Photos: Over 1,000 people line Main Street to take in Penticton Santa Parade

Parade featured Santa, dancing elves, floats and even Snoopy and the A&W bear

 

The last time the Santa Parade took place in Penticton was 2019. (Brennan Phillips Western News file photo)

Downtown Penticton’s Main Street closes for Santa Parade

The parade starts at 4:30 p.m. and will go north down Main to Lakeshore Drive

The last time the Santa Parade took place in Penticton was 2019. (Brennan Phillips Western News file photo)
The Santa Parade is returning to Penticton Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m. The city is looking for volunteers and float submissions. (Brennan Phillips Western News file photo)

Santa Claus parade coming back to Penticton

After a two year hiatus, the popular Santa Parade returns Dec. 3

The Santa Parade is returning to Penticton Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m. The city is looking for volunteers and float submissions. (Brennan Phillips Western News file photo)
Community Ministries Director at the Salvation Army in Penticton, Alan Madsen, says the food bank will be accepting donations at the Peach Festival’s Grande Parade on Aug. 6. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

High demand, low supply: Penticton’s Salvation Army accepts donations at Peach Fest

Demand at the food bank is up 35 to 40 per cent, according to Alan Madsen

Community Ministries Director at the Salvation Army in Penticton, Alan Madsen, says the food bank will be accepting donations at the Peach Festival’s Grande Parade on Aug. 6. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
People arrive at a city park on Canada Day in Montreal, Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Canada Day celebrations are making a return after two years of scaled-down festivities, but some Canadians hoping to catch a traditional parade may be out of luck. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Some cities rethinking Canada Day parades amid rising costs, funding challenges

Montreal not the only city concerned about Canada Day parade costs and security

People arrive at a city park on Canada Day in Montreal, Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Canada Day celebrations are making a return after two years of scaled-down festivities, but some Canadians hoping to catch a traditional parade may be out of luck. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Ashley Tinney took this great aerial shot of Lumby Days Saturday, June 11, showing a busy Park Oval. (Ashley Tinney photo)

Last day for Lumby Days

The 65th village celebration’s return following a two-year absence has been fantastic

Ashley Tinney took this great aerial shot of Lumby Days Saturday, June 11, showing a busy Park Oval. (Ashley Tinney photo)
The main float of the Vaisakhi Parade comes from the temple down South Main Street on Sunday. (Monique Tamminga Western News)

PHOTOS: Hundreds line streets for Vaisakhi parade in Penticton

From floats to martial arts demonstrations, the parade was a colourful display of culture on Sunday

The main float of the Vaisakhi Parade comes from the temple down South Main Street on Sunday. (Monique Tamminga Western News)
Deb White, carnival chairwoman, rode in on style Saturday during the parade. (Caitlin Clow - Vernon Morning Star)

Pandemic postpones parade, heart of Vernon Winter Carnival

Interior Health says no to one of B.C.’s only winter parades

Deb White, carnival chairwoman, rode in on style Saturday during the parade. (Caitlin Clow - Vernon Morning Star)
An Armstrong-to-Enderby Christmas tractor parade took place Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (Facebook/Sandy Bosko Mills)

WATCH: COVID-19 can’t stop North Okanagan Christmas tractor parade

Vehicles covered with lights took to the highway between Armstrong and Enderby Wednesday night

An Armstrong-to-Enderby Christmas tractor parade took place Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (Facebook/Sandy Bosko Mills)
Hundreds of Summerland residents honked and waved in a show of support as they drove past the Lekhi family home on Hespeler Road on July 16. The home had been vandalized and racist graffiti had been spray painted on the walls on July 13. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

VIDEO: Parade held to show support for Summerland family targeted by racism

Hundreds of Summerland residents drove past the Lekhi family home on the evening of July 16

Hundreds of Summerland residents honked and waved in a show of support as they drove past the Lekhi family home on Hespeler Road on July 16. The home had been vandalized and racist graffiti had been spray painted on the walls on July 13. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Parade puts North Okanagan grads on display

Parade puts North Okanagan grads on display

Community comes out to cheer on the class of 2020

Parade puts North Okanagan grads on display
Comox youngster Chase Petersen had a birthday party for the ages on April 28. Photo by Terry Farrell

VIDEO: Drive-by parade for B.C. boy features superheroes, from land and sky

Chase Petersen has a “super” birthday parade

Comox youngster Chase Petersen had a birthday party for the ages on April 28. Photo by Terry Farrell
Volunteers at Angus Place in Summerland were out in front of the facility for a special parade on April 13. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Volunteers in Summerland hold a social distance parade

Event was held in front of Angus Place on April 13

Volunteers at Angus Place in Summerland were out in front of the facility for a special parade on April 13. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Parade closes down North Okanagan streets

Parade closes down North Okanagan streets

Motorists advised to steer clear of Vernon Winter Carnival parade route

Parade closes down North Okanagan streets
Alumni trumpet band strikes emotional chord for Vernon girls

Alumni trumpet band strikes emotional chord for Vernon girls

Vernon Girls Trumpet Band will be tooting their horn for the 60th Winter Carnival parade

Alumni trumpet band strikes emotional chord for Vernon girls
Alumni trumpet band strikes emotional chord for North Okanagan girls

Alumni trumpet band strikes emotional chord for North Okanagan girls

Vernon Girls Trumpet Band will be tooting their horn for the 60th Winter Carnival parade

Alumni trumpet band strikes emotional chord for North Okanagan girls
Armstrong IPE Parade draws near

Armstrong IPE Parade draws near

Armstrong’s 120th Interior Provincial Exhibition starts next Wednesday, Aug. 28

  • Aug 24, 2019
Armstrong IPE Parade draws near
Entries for the 120th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition parade close August 15. The parade will be held Saturday, August 31.

Deadline to enter Armstrong’s IPE parade drawing near

The Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede is fast approaching, and this year’s…

Entries for the 120th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition parade close August 15. The parade will be held Saturday, August 31.
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