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UID:event-sidney-sparkles-holiday-parade-2026@vanislenet.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
SUMMARY:Sidney Sparkles Holiday Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Sidney Sparkles Holiday Parade is the Saanich Peninsula's
  cheerful kickoff to the Christmas season\, presented by the Peninsula Ce
 lebrations Society along Beacon Avenue in downtown Sidney-by-the-Sea. On 
 a Sunday in early December\, the seaside town's main street closes to tra
 ffic and fills with illuminated floats\, marching entries\, community gro
 ups\, local businesses\, dancers and\, of course\, Santa Claus\, all maki
 ng their way through the heart of the village as spectators line the side
 walks. The free\, family-friendly parade is paired with festive downtown 
 shopping\, lights and seasonal cheer\, making it a popular annual outing 
 for Peninsula families and visitors. It is run largely by volunteers and 
 reflects Sidney's tight-knit\, walkable community character. Following th
 e parade's consistent pattern of falling on the first Sunday of December\
 , the 2026 parade is expected on Sunday\, December 6\, 2026 along Beacon 
 Avenue in Sidney. As the exact date is set by the organizers each year\, 
 confirm timing on the Peninsula Celebrations Society website closer to th
 e event. Bundle up\, arrive early for a good curbside spot\, and enjoy on
 e of the region's most beloved small-town holiday traditions in a lovely 
 oceanfront setting.\n\nhttps://vanislenet.net/events/sidney-sparkles-holi
 day-parade-2026
LOCATION:Beacon Avenue\, Sidney
URL:https://vanislenet.net/events/sidney-sparkles-holiday-parade-2026
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