Candlelight Parade attracts thousands to downtown Mission – Mission City Record

Santa Claus arrived in Downtown Mission on friday night as the 2015 Mission Candlelight Parade took place.

Candlelight Parade attracts thousands to downtown Mission

First Avenue was lined with people, young and old alike who came out to watch the colourful floats drive by.

Dec. 7, 2015 4:00 p.m.
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Mission’s downtown core was ablaze with colourful lights on Friday night as the annual Mission Candlelight Parade took place.

Thousands of people lined the street along First Ave. to get a peek at one of the largest night-time parades in B.C.

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