Chair of the Santa Parade Committee Jeff Serran is praising the participants and spectators of Sunday's parade as "unbelievable."
"I think people just missed having this type of event," he told BayToday.
The committee had a modified parade last year with 25 floats and spare crowds but this year saw 48 floats and big crowds all along the route. That's the largest in his memory says Serran.
"The feedback we've received has been very positive.,We were really happy with the participation."
2022 Santa Claus Parade Winners
Best Overall
ArborWorks Tree & Construction
Best Spirit
TIED – The St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Bear Marching Band & OUTLoud
Hospitality Industry
1st – Travelling Toes Spa & Cosmetics by Nurse Danielle
2nd – Wacky Wings Eatery & Beverage Co.
Service Groups or Organizations
1st TIED - North Bay Transit
1st TIED – North Bay Police Service
2nd – North Bay Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic
Elementary School
1st – École Saint Vincent
2nd – École St-Raymond
Post Secondary School
1st – Canadore College
Not-For-Profit Group
1st – Les Compagnons
2nd – North Bay Pride
Secondary School
1st – West Ferris Intermediate Secondary School
2nd – Chippewa Secondary School
Commercial/Industrial Group
1st – ArborWorks Tree & Construction
2nd – Century 21 Blue Sky Region
Sports Group
1st – Nipissing Roller Derby
2nd – Apollo Gymnastics
Retail Outlet
1st – True Centre Auto Services
Bands:
1st – The St. Joseph-Scollard Hall Bear Marching Band
