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5 can’t-miss food and drink events in Vancouver this December

by Carrie Leslie in Food & Drink on December 3, 2019

Photo: Lindsay Elliot

The holiday season is here and that means it’s time to drink and eat as much as you can! In between all the parties, family luncheons, and work events, there’s no shortage of food and drink during December.

But, if you’re looking for some of the most interesting food-based (and drink) events going on in Vancouver this month, look no further! Below are five events you’re going to want to check out this season.

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5 can’t-miss food and drink events in Vancouver this December

Santa claus is coming to town… This Dec 1st, Telus presents the Vancouver Santa Claus Parade!

by Carrie Leslie in Family Friendly on November 19, 2019

Image courtesy of TELUS presents the Vancouver Santa Claus Parade

The unofficial kick-off for the holiday season is just around the corner when the 16th annual TELUS presents the Vancouver Santa Claus Parade will be taking place in downtown.

To get you into the festive spirit, the family-favourite event will feature more than 40 marching bands, choirs, festive floats, and community groups… as well as a special float for Santa himself!

The event will be taking place Sunday, December 1st, and includes a few fun surprises!

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Santa claus is coming to town… This Dec 1st, Telus presents the Vancouver Santa Claus Parade!

German-Style Vancouver Christmas Market Returns to Downtown, Nov. 21 – Dec. 24

by Carrie Leslie in Events on November 13, 2018

The Vancouver Christmas Market transforms Jack Poole Plaza into a holiday wonderland.

Looking for something more festive than a mall Santa and a red Starbucks cup? The hotly-anticipated Vancouver Christmas Market is returning to Jack Poole Plaza in downtown Vancouver from November 21 – December 24th.

This authentic, European-inspired Christmas market is romantic, aromatic, and full of good food, drinks, and crafts. Based on the centuries-old tradition of Christkindlmarkts in Germany, the Vancouver Christmas Market brings an authentic pop-up village to the Jack Poole Plaza for the holiday season.

For 2018, the festive, family-favourite is back with more than 80 artisan huts full of sweets, treats, and treasures to enjoy – all with a glass of Glühwein (mulled wine) in hand!

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German-Style Vancouver Christmas Market Returns to Downtown, Nov. 21 – Dec. 24

The 2017 Winter Solstice Lantern Festival Lights up the Darkest Day of the Year

by Carrie Leslie in Events on December 14, 2017

Image courtesy of ItzaFineDay | Flickr.com

If the days are feeling shorter than usual, that’s because we’re slowly inching towards the shortest day of the year – winter solstice. Thursday, December 21 marks the start of the winter – the day with the smallest amount of daylight. Luckily, this just means that we’re getting closer and closer to summer!

To celebrate the winter solstice, Vancouver is hosting the 24th annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival, a series of community events on Thursday, December 21, 2017, that feature food, music and fire performances at night. The festival helps to make the ‘darkest day of the year’ a bit more bright.

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The 2017 Winter Solstice Lantern Festival Lights up the Darkest Day of the Year