The Santa Parade marks the unofficial beginning of the holiday season, and it's a celebration that our community eagerly anticipates. The streets will be alive with the spirit of the season as the annual Santa Parade makes its way through the heart of our city on November 18th, starting at 6pm. With colorful floats, festive music, and of course, the jolly old man himself, Santa Claus, this parade is a cherished celebration that brings smiles to faces young and old. All float entries will be considered for several different judging categories including Best Parade Theme, Best Decorated Vehicle, People’s Choice and most original.

Brett Fry, a local beer hockey goalie, has found another hobby.  He is taking his two dogs, Memphis a 3 year old Whippet and Sonic a 1.5 year old Border Collie, on tour so to speak. Fry told BDNMB.CA that he has been training his dogs since they were only 10 weeks old.  They will attempt to participate in as many events as possible with The Canine Stars. "We do as much events as we can a year, depends on  my work schedule as a full time mechanic, we perform with the Woof Jocks at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in March, Wild Dogs based out of Winnipeg and with of course the Canine stars!" Brett also told BDNMB.CA that "I’m an  active club member at Crocus Obedience And Kennel Club , where we train in disc, agility and  Flyball. I love to train and perform with my dogs it’s something I never considered when growing up and has a special place in my heart."

Venture into the Daly House Museum after dark and experience the museum and history in a new light. Candlelight Tours on October 20th, October 25th, October 27th and October 31st at Daly House Museum will feature unique and eerie exhibits that look into the history of how Hallowe’en was celebrated in Brandon’s yesteryears and some of the curious and cruel traditions of the Victorian Era. See what a traditional Victorian funeral process was like, cut into the grisly and strange medical history of the era, visit The Doll Room, and more. Tickets cost $10.00 plus Eventbrite fees. Purchase tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/daly-after-dark-candlelight-tours-tickets-724203892337?aff=oddtdtcreator or call 204-727-1722. Limited tickets available so book early

Elvis Stojko will be bringing a star-studded cast of renowned Canadian and International skaters to perform a very special Holiday show (December 17, 2023) at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. Joining Stojko on the tour will be World Champions ALEXA KNIERIM & BRANDON FRAZIER, U.S. Champion MARIAH BELL, World Medalists KAITLYN WEAVER & ANDREW POJE, Canadian Champion KEEGAN MESSING, World Medalist SATOKO MIYAHARA, Canadian Pair Champions KIRSTEN MOORE-TOWERS & MICHAEL MARINARO, social media sensation ELLADJ BALDÉ and more! Tickets for Stars on Ice “Holiday” go on sale Thursday, October 5th will be available via www.starsonice.com and www.ticketmaster.com.

Vincent Massey High School is proud to bring the witty, wild, and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss to life with Seussical a musical this November 9, 10 and 11 at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winning writers, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. Vincent Massey High School students are having a blast portraying the colorful characters who transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. The Cat in the Hat (Cash Laluk) tells the story of Horton (Manu Tarubal), an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo (Devin Kerman-Forsythe), a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird (Rhianna Makinson). Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz (Dannah Pentney) never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Seussical is fun for the whole family! Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $12 for children under 12. Thursday, November 9 at 7:30 pm Friday, November 10 at 7:30 pm Saturday, November 11 at 7:30 pm Tickets can be purchased through the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at www.wmca.ca or at 204-728-9510.