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| Category Television - Global Date 10/28/2005 |
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Jolly Saint Nick makes a special visit to Toronto
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| Globals Susan Hay and Leslie Roberts host the Santa Claus Parade |
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(TORONTO - Friday October 28, 2005) Did you hear? Jolly Saint Nick and his fairytale friends are getting ready for the Santa Claus Parade. Susan Hay and Leslie Roberts host the 101st Santa Claus Parade live from Toronto Sunday, November 20 on Global Television.
Now that weve passed the 100 year mark, the elves and I decided to spice things up a bit and recruit some new fun-loving characters to participate in the parade, says Santa Claus, of his world famous Parade. Weve got, Barbie & Pegasus, Cinderella, Thomas the Tank Engine, Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf and the Snow Family to name a few.
As always, the popular procession will usher in the holiday season with a dazzling array of floats, costumes, clowns, marching bands and mascots. New entrants this year also include Nursery Rhyme Land, Thomas the Tank Engine, Little People Amusement Park, Bathtime, Toy Train, Autumn Leaves, Teddy Bear Bedtime, the Big Polar Bear, Gingerbread House, Dora the Explorer, Toyland, and 10 Pin Elves. Some returning favourites include: Mother Goose, Alpine Dreams, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Fish Tales, Ants Go Munching In, and The Great Canadian Canoe.
The Santa Claus Parade is not just for kids, adults can join in the festivities too. I know how people love those reality shows, so Ive contacted my friends at Global Television and theyll be airing Santas On His Way and Countdown to Santa.
Santas On His Way provides a special behind-the-scenes preview of the event. This half-hour special hosted by Susan Hay and Leslie Roberts is a fun, up-close look at the dedicated crew, the magic at Santas Warehouse and all the work that goes into the floats, costumes, and music.
Countdown to Santa is a half-hour special hosted by Globals meteorologist Michael Kuss. The show comes to you live from the official starting point of the parade at Bloor and Christie and features interviews and highlights of parades past and present.
The Santa Claus Parade will be seen around the world courtesy of CanWest Global stations TV3 New Zealand, Network TEN Australia, TV3 Ireland and TV Norge Norway. The parade will also be available online at www.canada.com until New Years Day.
The Santa Claus Parade airs on Global Television as follows:
Sunday, November 20
Ontario/Quebec - 4:30pm
Alberta - 2:30pm
Manitoba/Saskatchewan - 3:30pm
British Columbia - 4pm
Other stations broadcasting the parade include:
CH Montreal; CITL in Lloydminster; CJON in Newfoundland; CHFD in Thunder Bay; CJBN in Kenora; and CHAT in Medicine Hat.
The Santa Claus Parade airs on PRIME as follows:
Sunday, December 18 at 5:30pm
Please note the one-hour version of the Santa Claus Parade airs across Canada on Global Television Saturday, December 17 at 7pm and on PRIME Saturday, December 24 at 10:30pm.
Countdown to Santa airs on Global Television as follows:
Sunday, November 20
Ontario/Quebec - 11:30am
Alberta - 9:30am
British Columbia/Manitoba/Saskatchewan - 10:30am
Santas On His Way airs on Global Television as follows:
Saturday, November 19
Ontario/Quebec/Maritimes/Manitoba/Saskatchewan/Alberta/British Columbia - 7pm
Sunday, November 20
Ontario/Quebec - 11am and 4pm
Alberta - 9am and 2pm
Manitoba/Saskatchewan - 10am and 3pm
British Columbia - 10am and 3:30pm
Santas On His Way will also be seen on CITL in Lloydminster, CHFD in Thunder Bay and Network TEN Australia.
For more information, please contact:
Jackie Feig, Publicist, or
Karen Williams, Junior Publicist, or
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