Post on : December 1, 2024

Almost 45,000 spectators had their Christmas wishes granted as they were treated to a fantastic array of floats,, performing groups and lovable characters at the 2024 Downtown St. John’s Christmas Parade. “It was an awesome day for the Parade, after the rain showers the sun made a glorious appearance and Santa

Claus returned to Downtown streets following a weather postponement last Sunday.”, said Gaylynne Gulliver of Downtown St. John’s.

Employees of Newfoundland Power, a corporate sponsor of the event, were out in full force gathering food for Santa’s annual food drive in aid of the Community Food Sharing Association as well as thousands in cash donations. Newfoundland Power are also matching funds collected at the Parade up to $15,000.00

The winners of various categories for the 2024 Downtown St. John’s Parade were:

Charlie Cook Community Spirit Award:

Kickin’ It Country

Best Live Music Performance

Music Collection Drumline

Best Cheerleading Group

1. Waterford Valley.

2. Coastal Wave Elite

3. Cheer Sport Sharks

Best Performing Group:

1. Revolutions

2. Ashley Feltham School of Dance

3. Jill Dready Dance Co

Best Non-Corporate Float:

1. Iceberg Alley Riders

2. St. John’s Legends Swim Club

3. HMSC Cabot

Best Corporate Float:

1. Heave Away Waste Management

2. Vale -Long Harbour Operations

3. Harvey’s Home Heating

Downtown St. John’s would like to thank Newfoundland Power, NTV and OZ FM, Allstar Rebar, Capital Auto Group, the City of St. John’s, St. John’s Regional Fire Department, RNC, Rovers Ground Search and Rescue, Eastern Health, St. John Ambulance, Bell, East Can Transport, and Colliers International as well as the thousands of Parade participants, spectators, volunteers and community agencies who made the event such a success.