Preparing for a Christmas tradition in Petrolia
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Town of Petrolia employee Dan Vasey works with Bluewater Power employees to string the lights on the giant pine tree in Victoria Park Friday, Nov. 21.
Preparing for a Christmas tradition in Petrolia
November 21, 2025
The Independent
Bluewater Power and Town of Petrolia employees were getting ready for Christmas.
The workers were stringing the lights on the giant pine trees in Victoria Park Friday.
The town holds its annual Christmas in the Park event Dec. 5 from 6 to 8 pm and the Santa Claus Parade Saturday at 2 pm downtown. The theme this year is Christmas on The Farm and local firefighters will collecting non-perishable food for Christmas for Everyone along the parade route.
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