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The Grinch had a fancy, well-lit ride.

December 3, 2025

The Independent

The lights of Christmas came on in Corunna Saturday night as the community held its annual Santa Claus Parade.

Members of the Corunna Scouts group were surrounded by lights.
Members of the Mooretown Flags were riding high on a fire truck for their ride.
Kids from Mooretown Minor Hockey took the traditional wagon, decked out with a Christmas Tree.

This Saturday, Petrolia holds its Santa Claus parade at 2 pm.

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