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Holiday events in the County of Brant

The County of Brant is thrilled to share there are a number of Holiday campaigns and events for residents this season. We wish you a very happy and safe holiday.

2021 Community Christmas Toy and Hamper Program

The Christmas Hamper program is once again looking forward to helping residents have a great Christmas. Last year we served approximately 165 families in our community.

As of November 1, 2021, Hamper applications may be picked up and returned completed to the County of Brant, Paris Customer Service office, 66 Grand River St. N, or printed off from the attachment below and returned. Monetary donations may also be made at this location where receipts will be issued.

2021 Community Christmas Toy and Hamper Program Application

Our hampers will be distributed Friday, December 17, 10am to 1pm from the Paris Fairgrounds. Please make arrangements to pick up your hamper. Everyone entering the Paris Fairgrounds must be fully vaccinated, wear a mask, sanitize hands and complete contract tracing.

Donations to the Program

The Community Christmas Hamper Committee would like to share that they will be at the Drive Thru Christmas Display at the Paris Fairgrounds on Saturday, December 4, accepting non-perishable items along with monetary donations.

The County of Brant Fire Department will be at Canadian Tire in Paris on November 25, 26, 27 & 28 accepting New Toy Donations for the program.

County of Brant OPP and County of Brant Fire Departments will be assisting in the cause by continuing the "Fill a vehicle" campaign which will be located throughout the County of Brant at local grocery stores.

Saturday, December 4 and Sunday December 5
Saturday, December 11 and Sunday December 12
Various grocery stores in the County

Knitted mitts and hats, new toys and non-perishable items, may be dropped off at locations in Paris including the LCBO, YN Credit Union, TD Canada Trust, CIBC and the County of Brant Office (Downtown Paris). Our local schools will be participating in our program as well by collecting items throughout November and December.

For information regarding "Sponsorship" for families, please contact Shirley Simons at 519.442.3550.

On behalf of the committee, "Thank You" to everyone for sharing and making it possible for many happy faces at Christmas time in our community.

911 Winter Wonderland Holiday Toy Drive

Brant/Brantford Paramedic Service in association with the Salvation Army of Brantford & Paris, County of Brant Fire Department and the Brantford Police Service present the 911 Winter Wonderland Holiday Toy Drive! The day will include:

Photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves!
Emergency vehicles decorated for a stationary parade
Holiday refreshments

Saturday, November 27, 2021
10 am to 7 pm
Cainsville Community Centre
14 Garnet Rd, Brantford

*Entry fee is a new/unwrapped toy

For more information, please contact Tanya Bray at 519.320.8080

Stuff-a-Truck Toy Drive!

Brant/Brantford Paramedic Service in association with the Salvation Army of Brantford & Paris and Giant Tiger Brantford present the Stuff-a-Truck Toy Drive! Bring your donations to the ambulance that will be parked outside of the GiantTiger store.

Saturday, December 4, 2021
11 am to 2 pm
Giant Tiger Brantford
82 King George Rd, Brantford

For more information, please contact Tanya Bray at 519.320.8080

Drive-Thru Christmas Displays at the Paris Fairgrounds

Join the Paris Agricultural Society for a community celebration to begin the holiday season!

Saturday, December 4, 2021
4 pm - 9 pm
Paris Fairgrounds
139 Silver Street, Paris

For more information, please visit the Paris Fairgrounds Website.

Please note the Paris Agricultural Society will be accepting cash donations as well as donations of non-perishables along the drive thru route.

Sensitive Santa

The County of Brant is pleased to welcome Sensitive Santa back to Brant! Sensitive Santa is free of charge and is hosted in partnership by the County of Brant, City of Brantford and Sensity. It is reserved for children in the County of Brant and City of Brantford who require a sensory friendly environment.

Saturday, December 11, 2021
Sensity,
50 Main Street, Paris

Space is limited so please register early. For more information and to register, please email accessibility@brant.ca or phone 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268), 1.855.44BRANT x 3204.

Please note, those 12 years and older are required to show proof of vaccination to attend the event

St George Santa Claus Parade

Join the St. George Fire Fighters Association for their annual Santa Claus Parade. Please remember masks are required for outdoor events where physical distancing of 6 feet/2 metres cannot be kept.

Saturday, December 11, 2021
6pm start
Downtown St George

This year's route includes:
Beverly Street West between Scott Street to High Street
High Street between Beverly Street West to Main Street South
Main Street Sputh between High Street to Beverly Street East
Main Street North between Beverly Street East to Highgate Drive

For parade float inquiries please e-mail, brian.mcdonald@brant.ca

See Santa in Burford

Drive by and see Santa in Burford on Saturday, December 11! Santa will be at 385 Maple Ave., S in Burford from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Please note that physical distancing measures will be in effect.

Burford Santa Flyer

Holiday Skates

Holiday Skates are coming to Brant! Thank-you to our Holiday Skate sponsors. To learn more visit www.brant.ca/Skate.

Please remember masks are required for outdoor events where physical distancing of 6 feet/2 metres cannot be kept.