Santa Claus always has a lot of houses to visit in Cold Lake and the Lakeland on Christmas Eve. To make sure he's prepared for his big trip, Santa likes to do a scouting mission a few weeks early, just to see which Cold Lake kids have been naughty and which have been nice, and to make sure everyone is in the Christmas Spirit.

This year, Jolly old Saint Nick was very pleased at the turnout and especially the crowds that came out to wave and say hi. Well done to all the participants, including our fellow communities of Elizabeth Metis Settlement and M.D. of Bonnyville. 

As is the City's tradition, winners are chose for the best local business and the best non-profit entries. And who makes the decision? Not the City, but the residents of Cold Lake. Whomever gets the most votes ... wins. 

The Bragging Rights for 2022 go to:

Non-Profit: Cold Lake First Nations Youth Centre

Above: Mayor Copeland with (l-R) Melissa Scanie, Debbra Scanie and Loretta McFeeters, representatives from the Cold Lake First Nations Youth Centre, winners of the 2022 Cold Lake Santa Claus Parade non-profit category.

Business: Wedding Cake Wonders

Above: Mayor Copeland presents the trophy to Louise Sinclair of Wedding Cake Wonders by Louise, winner of the 2022 Santa Claus Parade business category.

Well done everyone - we'll see you next year.

*Please review the City of Cold Lake's new Parade Policy which went into effect October 25, 2022 before registering for any parade held in the City of Cold Lake. Thank you.

 Santa says, "See you in 2023 - HoHoHo."