Santa's Workshop singers sing 'Deck the Halls' for reporters at a media preview of the Original Santa Claus Parade this year.
Organizers of Toronto's Original Santa Claus Parade say they need $250,000 from the public to stage the annual event next year due to an increase in costs and a decrease in corporate sponsors.The annual Santa Claus Parade is coming to town later this month. It's been going strong for 120 years, but organizers say this year could be the last. CBC's Ali Chiasson explains why.
David McCarthy, chair of the Original Santa Claus Parade board of directors, told reporters at a media preview on Thursday that this year's parade could be its last. The De La Salle Oaklands Choir sings Christmas carols for reporters at a media preview of Toronto's Original Santa Claus Parade this year. The choir performed at Santa's secret workshop.
Clay Charters, president and CEO of the Original Santa Claus Parade, said the parade has persisted despite several world events.
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