The festive spirit will be alive and well in Blenheim this weekend.
Tonight marks the start of the Festival of Lights with a special display at Talbot Trail Park. The lights will turn on each evening through December 31sts with a musical light show on 87.9FM on your car radio, starting at 6, 7, and 8 o’clock.
The Santa Claus parade will make its way through town this evening, starting at 7pm.
Tomorrow marks the John Street Christmas Market with more than 40 vendors in Talbot Trail Park from 3-8pm. The event also features caroling, music, and food.
Other holiday events this weekend include the Wheatley Santa Claus Parade, which begins at 6:30 Saturday evening, and the Erieau Christmas Market on Sunday from noon until 4pm at Willow Barrel Retreat. The inaugural event includes live music, an assortment of vendors, bonfires and s’mores kits for purchase, and photos with Santa.