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Press Release – Details – Noella Tree Lighting Celebration

Thursday, November 14, 2024

GET READY FOR THE NOELLA TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION IN DOWNTOWN BARRIE!

For Immediate Release:
Thursday, Nov 14 2024

Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 1 PM – 8 PM |Sunday, November 17, 2024 | 10 AM – 4 PM | Meridian Place

Barrie, ON – The highly anticipated Noella Tree Lighting Celebration is just two days away, ready to transform Downtown Barrie into a magical holiday scene on Saturday, November 16, and Sunday, November 17. 

NEW! A Special Festive Tree Lot Supporting Hospice Simcoe

This year, the Noella Tree Lighting Celebration introduces an exciting addition—a festive tree and wreath lot, where attendees can purchase or reserve a beautiful holiday tree or wreath, with proceeds supporting Hospice Simcoe. Stroll through the lot to find the perfect tree or wreath, and reserve it with a special ribbon. Simply return on Sunday to pick it up! Trees are $80, and wreaths are $40—an ideal way to support a meaningful cause this season.

Saturday, November 16

  • 1 PM: Festive family activities begin with inflatables, ornament crafting, wagon rides, craft vendors and the festive tree lot!
  • 3 PM: Local singer songwriters Rebekah Hawker and B Knox on Meridian stage.
  • 4 PM: Choir Revolution lead by Brett Caswell for festive sing-alongs
  • 5 PM: The Chamber Santa Claus Parade begins, and folk musician James Gray takes the stage
  • 6:30 PM: Fireworks light up the sky over Downtown Barrie. 
  • 6:45 PM: DogHouse Orchestra headlining on Meridian Stage.

Remember to bring a non-perishable food item or toy for a cup of FREE Hot Chocolate from Tim Hortons. All items will support the Rock 95/KoolFM Toy Drive

Sunday, November 17

  • 10 AM – 4PM: 
    • Festive family activities begin with inflatables, ornament crafting and craft vendors
    • Festive tree lot supporting Hospice Simcoe
    • Festive Market with 20+ local artisans 
    • Holiday Magic DJ Tunes
    • Photo Opportunities with Santa

Come down and support the Corus Radio Festive Tree & Wreath Lot supporting Hospice Simcoe. Get a locally cut tree or wreath as part of your holiday decor!

Media Contact: Downtown Barrie BIA [email protected] // 705-734-1414 // www.downtownbarrie.ca

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