Buddy the Elf is back in Port Coquitlam to kick off the city's 12 Days of Christmas.
The holiday campaign begins at noon on Saturday, Nov. 30, with Christmas in the Square in the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.), featuring the roving entertainer.
This year’s party also includes an artisan market, beer garden and performances from the Collage Singers, Carmelina Cupo Trio, Beauty Shop Dolls, Phat Santa Swing and Legato Music.
And, with the Canada Post strike on, kids can send their gift wishes directly to Santa, who will be on hand for photos at the event until 8 p.m. (pictures are by donation for PoCo Heritage).
At 5 p.m., city officials will flip the switch at Christmas tree lighting ceremony outside the rec centre.
PoCo breweries Patina, PoCo Brothers, Taylight and Tinhouse, as well as Nice Life Co., will pour their suds while Dos Amigos, Cassandra Cake Co., Me-N-Ed’s and Operation BBQ will serve food.
The Tri-City News is a sponsor of Christmas in the Square.
Shop for the holidays locally at our Winter Market — part of our Christmas in the Square event! Discover high-quality handcrafted items and independent products from over 40 local vendors. 🛍️🎅
— City of Port Coquitlam (@CityofPoCo) November 27, 2024
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12 Days of Christmas
Other activities during the fifth annual 12 Days of Christmas include:
- 12th annual Christmas Tree Festival
- organized by the Downtown Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association in aid of PoCo Heritage
- photo contest
- residents can enter images of their decorated homes for a chance to win a $150 gift card
- Parade of Lights
- the inaugural procession on Saturday, Dec. 14 starts at 5 p.m. in downtown PoCo; a wrap-up party is at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre
- CPKC Holiday Train
- Port Coquitlam is the final stop on the cross-Canada trip for the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train; it arrives from Port Moody on Friday, Dec. 20 at 7:15 p.m. at the West Coast Express station. Donations are accepted for the SHARE food bank
- holiday skates
- from Dec. 21 to Jan. 5 at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre; the Skate with Santa is on Dec. 21 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
For more details about Port Coquitlam’s 12 Days of Christmas, you can visit the city's website.
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