A free family oriented Christmas themed festival and parade to kick-off the Festival of Trees and Christmas season in downtown Red Deer.

The Biggest Christmas Tree Festival includes the lighting of Red Deer's Biggest Christmas Tree along with the lighting of the Christmas lights in City Hall Park, fun kid's activities, free refreshments, live entertainment, and the Santa Clause Parade.

Please note that if the temperature is -25 with the windchill the event will be cancelled.

2010 Event Sponsors:

Bilton Welding and Manufacturing Ltd.	The City of Red Deer
Date, Time & Location:         Tuesday, November 23, 2010               Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm                   City Hall Park         4914 - 48 Avenue,         Red Deer, Alberta         Click here for map

Tickets:

        Free Admission!

Volunteer Entertainers and Street Performers Needed:

Volunteer Application and Job Descriptions

We're looking for volunteer street performers and mascots to give this event a real Christmas festival feel.

Parade Information:

Last year's parade started at 6:15 and ended in City Hall Park with the Lighting of the Biggest Christmas Tree.


2010 Parade Sponsor: Red Deer Co-op.                  

If your organization or company is interested in participating please click on the following links for more information:  

Letter to Participants

Parade Application & Rules

2010 Parade route. Turning Right onto 48 Ave continue heading south to Ross Street. Turn right onto Ross Street continue heading west to 49 Ave. Parade disbands at the intersection of Ross and 49^th. From there all float entries must abide by regular traffic rules and regulations.



For more information on the Biggest Christmas Tree Festival, or to volunteer, please contact:        

Chair: Jennifer Blair 
Red Deer's Biggest Tree Festival 
Email: jennifer.blair@reddeer.ca