Rain won鈥檛 dampen the Christmas spirit in 91原创 this weekend.

Regardless of weather, the City鈥檚 annual Magic of Christmas Parade will make its way down Fraser Highway on Dec. 1.

At 6 p.m., the floats, bands, vehicles, dancers, and community groups will start at Fraser Highway and 56th Ave., travel east along Fraser Hwy., and finish at Fraser Hwy. and 207th St.

Lisa鈥檚 School of Dance is a parade regular 鈥� they鈥檝e been entering the parade for approximately ten years, and this year is no exception.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a huge part of the culture at the studio,鈥� said Lilly Coady, Lisa鈥檚 School of Dance performer and receptionist.

鈥淚t鈥檚 all about family and celebrating together. Having an event like this where we can be with one another and show the town what we can do 鈥� it鈥檚 awesome.鈥�

Usually it鈥檚 kids and teens dancing in the parade, but Coady said for the first time this year, the adult dance class is also participating.

鈥淚t鈥檚 going to be a big entry 鈥� I think it鈥檚 the biggest we鈥檝e had yet. It鈥檚 tons of fun for everybody.鈥�

And there鈥檚 more than just the parade ringing in the holiday season on Dec. 1.

The all-day event kicks off with a Santa Claus breakfast at Douglas Recreation Centre at 20550 Douglas Cres., from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cost is $10 per person, and children under three are free.

Pre-registration is required by calling 604-514-2940 or registering online at

From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the whole family is invited to McBurney Plaza at 20518 Fraser Hwy. for holiday entertainment and crafts.

Following the parade, the night ends with the Mayor and Council lighting up the Christmas tree at McBurney Plaza, followed by hot chocolate and caroling.

City councillor Paul Albrecht has been the co-chair of the organizing committee for four years and said the event 鈥渞eally sets the holiday spirit for me.鈥�

鈥淚t seems to bring people together in a very fun and rewarding way, generates a true feeling of caring and giving, as well as provides an event for all people of all ages to enjoy and participate in.鈥�