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Meaford Celebrates 40 Years of One Magic Christmas

This Holiday Season, Meaford is celebrating its starring role in the beloved 1985 Disney film One Magic Christmas with a community-wide holiday campaign, A Magic Christmas in Meaford.

“A Magic Christmas in Meaford brings together the community to celebrate our film history and support local businesses during the holidays,” said Jessica Kenyon, Small & Medium Business Liaison for the Municipality of Meaford.

From December 4 to 22, residents and visitors can experience the magic of downtown Meaford through festive film-inspired wreaths and window displays, public voting for the Best Decorated Wreath, and the added holiday fun of the “Give the Gift of Meaford” Shop Local Draw, featuring a gift basket filled with items donated from participating local businesses.

Key Dates

  • Thursday, December 4at 5:00 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremonyat Meaford Hall (12 Nelson Street East, Meaford)

  • Thursday, December 4 – Businesses decorated wreaths and window displays will be unveiled

  • Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7– Christmas on theBay atMarket Square

  • Saturday, December 6at 5:15 p.m.– The Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade on Sykes Street

  • Sunday, December7 –Showing of Disney’s One Magic Christmasat Meaford Hall

  • December 4 to 22 – Public voting open for Best Decorated Wreath Contest

  • December 4 to 22 – “Give the Gift of Meaford” Shop Local Draw open

  • Monday, December 23 – Winners announced (wreath contest and shop-local draw)

For full event details, participating businesses, and voting information, visit meaford.ca/christmasmagic.

Contact:

Jessica Kenyon
Small & Medium Business Liaison
Municipality of Meaford
519 538-1060 ext. 1182 | jkenyon@meaford.ca

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