Christmas Parade Business/School/Neighbourhood Organization Registration

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Begin this Holiday Season by spreading joy and Christmas cheer in our community. We are back and bringing a festive small-town feel to our community. We are hosting our third annual We Love Willowdale Christmas Marke& Walking Parade. Join us as we gather together with our neighbours outside and celebrate all that's special about this time of year. 


About the Market 

NeighbourLink North York's outdoor market runs SaturdayNovember 25, 2022 from 2pm-9pm at Mel Lastman Square and includes 50+ local artisans, food trucks, and live entertainment. This year, in response to the overwhelming love and support of the last two years, we're thrilled to take it up a notch by relocating to the square! 


About the Parade

We are also excited at the expansion of our walking parade, this year we want to feature local businesses, schools and organizations. The Walking Parade will start and end at Mel Lastman Square. It will begin at 5:30pm and go along Yonge St between Empress and Sheppard. When everyone returns to the square we will have a Festive Tree Lighting Ceremony presented by the Yonge North York BIA


Business Participation

Highlight your business and connect with attendees from across North York and Toronto! There are 3 different levels of participation: Bronze, Silver and Gold


BRONZE: You'll secure your spot in the parade as a business. Have your team walk the 45 minute parade route with the community. Dress up, carry a banner or sign, hand out information. This is a great way to promote yourself in the community. The bronze package is $200. 


SILVER: In addition to walking in the parade, we'll also include your businesses' logo on our social media and newsletter advertising the parade and your participation. The Silver package is $300. 


GOLD: In addition to walking in the parade and shouting your business out on social media and our newsletter, we'll give you the opportunity to wish everyone a happy holiday from your business from the main stage of the market after the parade and before the tree lighting! Highlight your business for hundreds of neighbours. The Gold package is $400. 


Important Dates: Hurry! Business registration closes on November 3rd, at 11:59 pm. Don't miss your chance to be part of this holiday extravaganza!


About NeighbourLink North York & Our Values: NeighbourLink North York is a local charity and community development organization that alleviates poverty and social isolation in Willowdale through our food, seniors, youth and senior programs.


We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where all members are treated with respect and dignity. We value diversity in all forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, marital, and socioeconomic status. NeighbourLink reserves the right to refund any organizations that register for the parade but do not align with these values. 


Additional Information: All sales are final. This is an outdoor, rain, snow, or shine event. 


For any questions please feel free to email our Marketing and Events Manager, Sebastian at sebastian@neighbourlink.org


To stay in the loop follow us on social media for exciting updates and sneak peeks of what's to come @neighbourlinkny


Get ready to spread the holiday cheer and make unforgettable memories at Mel Lastman Square. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

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School/Church/Neighbourhood Association Registration
Free
If you're a school band, church group or neighbourhood association that would like to register your group for the parade, select this ticket
Bronze Package
$200
Secure your spot in the parade as a business. Have your team walk the 45 minute parade route with the community. Dress up, carry a banner or sign, hand out information. This is a great way to promote yourself in the community.

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Silver Package
$300
In addition to walking in the parade, we'll also include your businesses' logo on our social media and newsletter advertising the parade and your participation.
Gold Package
$400
In addition to walking in the parade and shouting your business out on social media and our newsletter, we'll give you the opportunity to wish everyone a happy holiday from your business from the main stage of the market after the parade and before the tree lighting! Highlight your business for hundreds of neighbours.

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