The Trenton Santa Claus Parade delighted thousands of spectators with marching bands and entertainers, this past weekend. Everyone was in high spirits and enthusiastic crowds lined the streets from Centennial Park to Queen Street to see what is undoubtedly one of the best parades in the Quinte Region.
“Year after year, this community comes together to ensure that the Trenton Santa Claus Parade delights the local children and is a great kick off to the Holiday Season,” says Suzanne Andrews, manager at the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce. “The Chamber of Commerce here started organizing this parade way back in 1953 but it belongs to everyone as it takes a total community effort to make it happen and it would be a very short parade without the businesses and groups putting in the time and resources needed to build these floats every year. Along with all the financial help we get from sponsors & donors we rely on logistical support from the City, the Firefighters, the OPP and local business to ensure this parade is well organized and safe so it can be enjoyed by children and Christmas lovers of all ages.”
The 2018 Parade Winners
| Best Youth Float | |
| Dance Xtreme Studio | Theme: Holiday Cheer |
| Sponsored by: Whitley Financial Services | |
| Best Community Service Float | |
| Bay of Quinte Harley Owner’s Group | Theme: Old Fashioned Sleigh Ride |
| Sponsored by: Trenton Cold Storage | |
| Best Industrial Float | |
| Kruger Products | Theme: Krugerville |
| Sponsored by: City of Quinte West | |
| Best Service Industry Float | |
| Susie’s Place | Theme: Winter Wonderland |
| Sponsored by: Quinte First Credit Union | |
| Best Commercial Float | |
| Ace Septic Pumping | Theme: Horse & Sleigh & Old Fashioned Truck |
| Sponsored by: Little Caesars | |
| Best Christmas Theme | |
| The Pentecostals of Quinte | Theme: Christmas Concert |
| Sponsored by: Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty | |
| Best Children’s Theme | |
| Trenton Cold Storage | Theme: Peanuts Christmas (Charlie Brown) |
| Sponsored by: Scott’s Haulage & Excavating Ltd | |
| Best Overall Float | |
| Greig Truck & Trailer | Theme: How the Grinch Stole Christmas |
| Sponsored by: McDonald’s Restaurant | |
People’s Choice Award
The judges have selected their favourites, now it is your turn vote online at www.quintewestchamber.ca. Voting closes on Monday, December 3rd, this award will be announced on December 7th at the awards ceremony at Quinte West City Hall.
