Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Trophy |
Title |
Mayor's Trophy for Best Community Float, Credit River Division, 1985 |
Date |
1985 |
Place of Origin |
Mississauga/Ontario/Canada |
Description |
A Mayor's trophy for best community float at the Mississauga Santa Clause Parade in 1985. The trophy consists of a silver bowl-shaped trophy atop a dark brown base with two metal front plates with the following etched inscriptions: "Mayor's Trophy / Best Community Float / Mississauga Santa Claus Parade / 1985 / Credit River Divison". |
History |
This Mayor's trophy for best community float at the Mississauga Santa Clause Parade was awarded to the Credit River Division in 1985. At the time, the division was only 15 years old and was led by Division Commissioner Patricia Gardiner (1983-1986). The first time the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade marched into town was in 1974 after a group of dedicated volunteers decided that the jolly old elf should make a formal appearance in the growing city. In those early years, the parade was held in the Square One area, with varying routes along Hurontario Street and Burnamthorpe Road, ending at Square One. Originally started by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Knights of Columbus took over parade planning in the late '80's at Mayor Hazel McCallion's request. The KOC partnered with the Mississauga News and arranged for a toy drive to coincide with the parade. |
References |
"History", Mississauga Santa Claus Parade. Retrieved from: https://www.mississaugasanta.com/history.html#:~:text=The%20first%20time%20the%20Mississauga,appearance%20in%20the%20growing%20city. William, Nancy (editor), "Dream, Dare, Do", Mississauga : White Oaks Area Council, Girl Guides of Canada, 1987. |
People |
McCallion, Hazel |
Search Terms |
Credit River White Oaks Area |