Current Events

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❄️ Paradise Christmas Parade

The Town of Paradise is thrilled to welcome back our annual Christmas Parade. Join us on December 12 at 1 p.m. for an afternoon filled with floats, dancing, music and Santa Claus!

When: Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Starts at Paradise Elementary School on Karwood Drive, moves up Topsail Road, and finishes at the Paradise Double Ice Complex.

Donations to the local food bank will be collected along the parade route.

Sensory Friendly Area
In an effort to ensure a more enjoyable experience for all spectators, this year’s parade will feature a sensory-friendly area along the route from Paradise Road to the Paradise Fire Station. While passing this area, parade participants have been asked to reduce music levels, stop flashing lights, and minimize noise.

Please note: There will be road closures and delays from 12:55 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Parade day.

🎄 Christmas Tree Lighting

Our festive Christmas Tree Lighting is back and happening Sunday, Dec 5! This year's event will take place outside the Paradise Double Ice Complex (Rain or Shine!). It will include entertainment from the Courtney Fowler Music & Dance Company and free hot chocolate.

Everything gets underway at 5:45 p.m., with the tree lighting happening at 6:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

🎅🏻 Brunch with Santa

UPDATE - Monday, November 29:

Limited Ticket Availability - Staff have completed a review of reservations and waitlist requests for our Brunch with Santa. Based on confirmed reservations, there are limited spaces available for two brunch sessions: 4 tables for the 11:30 a.m. session and 11 tables for the 1:00 p.m. session. These reservations will open for purchase for Paradise residents on Wednesday, December 1 at 9 a.m; online only at www.paradise.ca/events. There will be a limited waitlist available for both sessions, and staff will follow-up with those on the waitlist once reservations are confirmed for accuracy and payment. If you have any questions regarding the event or purchasing tickets, please contact recreception@paradise.ca or call (709) 782-6290.

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UPDATE - Friday, November 26:

Thanks for all the interest in attending our 2021 Brunch with Santa. With our COVID-19 protocols, for the health and safety of all those attending, brunch tickets were sold this year by table reservation and not individual tickets. We opened table reservations this morning (November 26) for Paradise residents and there was a tremendous interest. Over the next couple of days, staff will review all the reservations to ensure resident accuracy and will contact qualified reservations to process payments. Staff are also processing the waitlist requests. Once this work is completed, we’ll provide an update on Monday (November 29) afternoon about any possible table availability for the Brunch with Santa.

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On Sunday, December 5, join us at the Paradise Double Ice Complex for Brunch with Santa!

Session Times:
Session #1 - 8:30 a.m.
Session #2 - 10:00 a.m.
Session #3 - 11:30 a.m.
Session #4 - 1:00 p.m.

There are 25 tables available per session and admission is $35/table; maximum of 8 people per table. The admission price includes brunch for all at table, plus 2 photos with Santa.

Tickets sales for Brunch with Santa will done in two phases – Phase I ticket sales open 9 a.m. on Friday, November 26 and is for Paradise residents only. Phase II tickets sales open 12 p.m. on November 29 for the general public, pending ticket availability.

Ticket sales are online only through the Town website and only one table can be purchased per account.

Please Note:

During Phase I tickets sales, any non-Paradise residents will be removed and tickets sales deemed void.
Tickets can be picked up at the Paradise Double Ice Complex starting Wednesday, December 1 and ID must be presented to pick up tickets.
Tickets will indicate the brunch session and table number.
Tickets must be presented at the door for the Brunch with Santa; only those with a ticket will be permitted to enter the session.

To use our online registration system:

Create an account (If you already have an account on the system, you can skip this step.)
Once you have your account, select the event Brunch with Santa.
Select an available time slot and provide the required information.

If you have any questions regarding the event or purchasing tickets, please email recreception@paradise.ca or call (709) 782-6290.

Note: Upon entering the Paradise Double Ice Complex, we ask all individuals to adhere to current public health guidelines and are required to show proof of vaccination. To view details, visit: www.paradise.ca/vaccination

☃️ Christmas Card Design Contest

Help the Town of Paradise design the 2021 Christmas Card! Students from Paradise in Kindergarten to Grade 6 are invited to enter. The winning entry will be the featured design for the Town of Paradise 2021 Christmas Card. Entries must be received by November 30, 2021 and can be dropped to the Town Hall or the Paradise Double Ice Complex.

➡️ Entry forms can be downloaded here (PDF)

🏅 Sports Day in Paradise! (RESCHEDULED)

UPDATE: Please note, this event has been rescheduled to Feb 2022. Please check back in the new year for updated event information.
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Paradise has a long history of producing many outstanding athletes, and during our 50th Anniversary Celebrations, we want to acknowledge the talented athletes who have made a fantastic contribution to sport and recreation in our Town. Join us at the Paradise Double Ice Complex for Sports Day in Paradise! Drop on by to view a Q&A panel with some well-known Paradise athletes, participate in sports demonstrations, strap your skates on for a free community skate, and maybe even win a prize!