Warmth of Holiday Season Makes Up for cold at Main Street Chirstmas

The weather was cold Saturday night, with snow on the ground, but that couldn't take the warm feeling for the holidays away from the streets of Schomberg. The Nobleton Schomberg District Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Main Street Christmas, and filled it with the sights, sounds and music of the season. Some of the music came from these four carolers, who were back to entertain all. Seen here are John Reusser of Kitchener, Vilma Vitols of Toronto, Debra Selig of Kettleby and Bryan Estabrooks of Toronto. Barrie Town Crier Steve Travers kept everyone informed of the doings at Main Street Christmas. These students from St. Patrick Catholic School were greeting the crowds as they passed them on the parade route. Firefighters were driving their big trucks in the parade, as well as walking along the parade route, handing out candy to the young folks in the audience. Fire Chief Bryan Burbidge is handing some goodies to Fisher Richardson, 3, while his father Rob watches. Ebenezer Scrooge (Bob Gwalchmai) was in fine form for Main Street Christmas too. There were the good and the bad marching in the parade, including the infamous Grinch. Children's entertainer Paul Behnke, from Bright, Ontario, had some helpers for his act, namely Mikaela Lovisotto, 7, of Schomberg and her sister Celina, 5. The Spectacular Parade of Lights was a great way to conclude Main Street Christmas. And having started with the parade earlier in the day, Santa Claus (below) was there to the end.too. Bruce Carmody of Newmarket had an attentive crowd as he told some Christmas stories. Alessia Carinci, 3, of Nobleton required a boost from her mother Sabrina so Santa could see her waving to him. Mayor Margaret Black was assisted by Lion Bill Hanlon as she drew the grand prize winning ticket in the Schomberg Lions annual Cash Draw. As a result, Don Kelson of Schomberg was $5,000 richer. Rosemary Hefron of Aurora won $1,000, Corry Warren of Schomberg won $500, Ken Orr of Tottenham won $500 and the $200 Sponsors prize went to Hall's Overhead Door of Bolton. King Township Museum staff offered folks the chance to try their hands at various crafts. Nick Damato of Bolton watches as his children Dylan, 9, and Olivia, 6, work on theirs.