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[Victoria Watcher]

Oak Bay Avenue lights up for annual Christmas festival

 

The lights on Oak Bay Avenue will stay up until Jan. 7.

 

https://www.timescol...estival-7885641

 

 

Cownden said the festival is made possible by the efforts of an “enormous collective” — including some 150 businesses, Oak Bay firefighters, municipal workers, and elected officials such as Coun. Hazel Braithwaite, who took on the role of Mrs. Claus many years ago.

 

It’s also a boon to businesses in the holiday season. “If we create positive community, the people will come to the village and spend their money,” he said.

The lights on the avenue will stay up until Jan. 7

 

Close to 6,000 people attended the festival on Sunday, according to event manager Heather Leary.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 27 November 2023 - 05:33 AM.