Mayor’s Ninth Annual Christmas Celebration

December 11, 2009 · Filed Under Blog, Ottawa

The Mayor’s Ninth Annual Christmas Celebration will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2009 from 1 to 5 pm. in the Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, 1015 Bank Street. This fun-filled celebration will include a visit with Santa, crafts in Santa’s workshop, story telling with Mrs. Claus, live music and entertainment, plus some tasty treats including BeaverTails, Papa Jack Popcorn and much more!

Program: Main Stage – Aberdeen Pavilion

1:15 to 1:25 pm His Worship Larry O’Brien offers words of welcome
1:30 to 2 pm Maria Hawkins
2:05 to 2:35 pm École secondaire publique De la Salle
2:40 to 3:10 pm Dominic D’Arcy
3:15 to 3:45 pm Mario the Magician
3:50 to 4:20 pm Atlantic Voices

In addition, enjoy skating to the magic of Christmas music on the Urbandale Centre ice (Ottawa Civic Centre) from 1 to 4 pm. From 1 to 2 pm, you will have an opportunity to meet and skate with members of the Ottawa 67’s Six0 Power Dancers.

To help those in need and to share in the spirit of the holiday season, admission to this event is a non-perishable food donation to the Ottawa Food Bank. A donation makes you eligible for a door prize. Only those 18 years or older are eligible for the draw.

OC Transpo will offer free bus rides on all routes to and from Lansdowne Park from noon to 6 pm on Sunday, December 13 to children 11 years and under when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.

Hydro Ottawa Holiday Light Exchange

Bring in two old strings of holiday lights and exchange them for one string of energy efficient multi-coloured LED lights. Limit of three LED strings per person, while supplies last.

Inquiries: Call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401)

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