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Winter Masked Parade 2009
Santa Cruise Stays Afloat!
The residents in Windermere and Bowness were determined to bring some festive cheer to the towns this Saturday despite the recent downpours that saw Lake Windermere rise to its highest level in living memory.
Kicking off the day the Sing-a-long Seeking Santa Cruise saw children entertained with songs and performances while playing a watery game of hide and seek which saw Santa board at Lakeside to receive their requests for gifts.
The fun continued throughout the day on Quarry Rigg in Bowness, entertaining shoppers with more Christmas songs and entertainment from Fiona Hanlon and The Fire Man Dave.
The Windermere Masked Parade was the biggest attraction of the day, drawing over 3,000 people who braved the cold night to see the town light up as the lights were switched on. The Kookaburras All Stars kept the parade moving to a rhythmic beat while Santa sprinkled his magic dust to turn on the lights along the way.
As the crowds arrived at Windermere Recreation Ground, they were greeted by the spectacular sound of the ninety-strong Lakes Gospel Choir which, accompanied by the traditional mulled wine and mince pies, were a warming prelude to the dramatic fireworks finale.
Make all your Christmas dreams come true in Windermere and Bowness in 2010!
Join in the fun on Saturday November 27, 2010 with the Sing-a-long Seeking Santa Cruise from Bowness pier, the Fifth Annual Winter Masked Parade through Windermere village and the Winter Lights Switch-ons in both communities. All this excitement will be topped off at the Grand Firework Finale in Queens Park!
There will be live music and entertainment, food, drink, mulled wine during the day. And there’s plenty of opportunity to get in some Christmas treats in two of Lakeland ’s most scenic shopping villages.
The day starts (perhaps after coffee and cakes in one of our many glorious cafes!) when you board a Windermere Lake Cruises steamer bound for a special rendezvous with the man in the red suit – our sensational Sing-a-long Seeking Santa Cruise, with Astral Circus Childrens Entertainer.
Arriving back at Bowness you will be greated by Santa's Donkey and elves, you can then enjoy the delights of Bowness and Windermere, perhaps doing some important Christmas shopping.
But make sure to get to Windermere railway station for 4.30pm, when Santa on his sleigh will lead the Winter Masked Parade through Windermere Switching-on the Winter Lights along the way to Queens Park where The Lakes Gospel Choir will perform both before and after the Grand Firework display.
Cruise tickets available in 2010 - check the Contact Us page on this website for updates.
Please check this website regularly for updates – we look forward to greeting you all this Christmas 2010 – let’s make it extra special for everyone!
Schedule of Events | |
| Boarding of Sing-a-Long Seeking Santa Cruise at Bowness Piers. Departing tbc, returning approx tbc
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4.20pm | The Parade (which is free) gathers at Windermere Train Station. At 4.30pm the parade leaves the Station and heads down Victoria Street, Crescent Road onto Broad Street to Queen’s Park Recreation Ground where you will be entertained by The Lakes Gospel Choir. |
Approx 6.00pm | Fireworks display, Queen’s Park Recreation Ground. The Firework Display is free, however, donations are welcome via Marshals with collecting buckets to help make this event happen. Thank you. |