To safely celebrate the start of the holiday season, the Chippewas of Nawash Native Child Welfare Program is hosting a Community Lights & Activities Festival at the Cape Croker Park. Running from Wednesday, December 2 to Sunday, December 6, the event will be open every evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The highlight of the Festival will be the Christmas Decorated Path, a walking tour of seasonal dioramas staged by Band programs and staff.

Contests

The Band Office staff, seen above, are already putting their tour de force of lights together! A friendly Christmas competition is brewing between Programs vying for the hotly-contested Best Program Display prize.

There will be door prizes for lucky visitors, as well as the best home-made decoration. Bring your hand-crafted treasure to hang on our Community Christmas Tree!

Special Event Nights

Wednesday, Dec 2: Nawash Youth and LIT will be hosting a free grab-and-go with hot soup, ice cream, maple syrup and hot chocolate!

Friday, Dec 4: Maternal Child Health Program will be giving away hot apple cider to guests!

Saturday, Dec 5: Band Office will be safely hosting Mr. and Mrs. Claus and a candy-bag giveaway.

Sunday, Dec 6 – Drive-through Night: For one night only, on Sunday, December 6, the event will also allow a SLOW drive-through, to accommodate guests with mobility issues. Contact the HCC program if you require transportation. Staff will be present to safely direct traffic and pedestrians.

Getting There

Visitors will enter the Cape Croker Park through the main entrance and carefully follow the road down to the beach camping area parking lot. There will be one entrance in an out of the Christmas Decorated Path.

Guests are asked to observe the three Ws of COVID-19 safety: Watch your distance, Wear a mask, Wash your hands frequently.

Location: Cape Croker Park, beach camping area

Date: December 2-6, 2020

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM