Festival of Lights

After yesterday evenings Santa Claus parade the St Marys Ontario outdoor light display was lit. The main display is on daily from dusk until 11 pm until January 4. It is located at 'The Flats' which can be entered at Water St. and Parkview Dr.

The display will be judged for the national Winter Lights competition December 15. St Marys will be competing against similar sized towns.

More photos are at Santa Claus Parade, Sponsors, Festival of Lights

UPDATES: Police were called Nov 21 after it was discovered some of the lights had been damaged, the donation box had been pried open and an unknown amount of cash was removed.

February 11, 2006 Winter Lights award winners were announced. In St Marys category of towns with population of 3000-10,000 the national winner was Espanola, Ontario. The St Marys display did win the Visual Presentation Award.