Photo by Dan Jones, CFWN, LJI
By Cecilia Nasmith
The Town of Cobourg and Experience Cobourg invite you to help celebrate 30 years of Christmas Magic on Nov. 20, with the annual Light Up Ceremony that starts at Rotary Harbourfront park at approximately 6 p.m,
The lead-up begins at 4 p.m. - through collaboration with Downtown Cobourg, the community is invited to enjoy holiday entertainment, festive shopping, and seasonal treats and activities throughout the downtown.
Horse-and-wagon rides are also on offer, travelling through downtown, Rotary Harbourfront Park and Victoria Park from 4 to 9 p.m.
Also from 4 to 9 p.m., local businesses, vendors and community partners will have set up up a Christmas Magic Market on the oval at Rotary Harbourfront Park, offering unique gifts, festive treats and seasonal finds.
And what is a Christmas celebration without music (in this case, provided by carolers, bell ringers, line dancers and performances by local dance troupes). And DJ Joel Wesley will keep the festive atmosphere going at Rotary Harbourfront Park.
Everyone is encouraged to help brighten the season for local families by bringing a donation for Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank. In exchange for your donation, you will receive a glow item to light up during the Christmas Magic countdown.
And adding to the celebration, Disney's Frozen will be shows at 7 p.m. At the Victoria Hall Concert Hall. Tickets are available through the box office in the Victoria Hall lobby or on-line at ExperienceCobourg.ca
The Town of Cobourg reminds you that it offers three hours of free parking downtown, including municipal lots and on-street parking – for more information, visit cobourg.ca/parking
The event will involve three road closures – Albert Street from Third to Division from noon to 9 p.m., King Street West from Spring to Division from 2 to 10 p.m., and Second Street from king to Albert from 2 to 10 p.m.
Cobourg Transit will have its downtown terminal temporarily relocated from its Albert Street building to Third Street (behind the LCBO) during this event. And the fixed-route service will have a downtown-detour route in place. Though no stops will be missed, passengers may experience delays.
Thanks are extended to the sponsors and community partners who help make Christmas Magic possible. The announcement listed Ontario Power Generation, Cameco and Moffatt Bros. Roofing Ltd. As sponsors, and The Carroll's Christmas Tree Farm, Victoria Hall Volunteers, Wharram Tree Service Ltd., Cobourg Garden Club, and Ironwood Tree & Landscape as community partners.
Looking ahead, visitors are invited to take time during this holiday season to explore the displays at both Rotary Harbourfront Park and Victoria Park at their leisure. Both displays will shine nightly – until Jan. 3 in Victoria Park and until Feb 15 (Family Day weekend) at the Rotary Harbourfront Park.
And for a second year, Cobourg Public Library (200 Ontario St.) will again feature outdoor holiday displays to add another stop to the Christmas Magic experience.
For more information about Christmas Magic and all of this season's events, visit ExperienceCobourg.ca
