Downtown Dresden was packed on Saturday night, December 8, for the Christmas Night Market and the Dresden Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade.
Organizers from both of the events were thrilled with the outcome.
A huge thank you from the Dresden Night Market Team and volunteers! Many more should be in this picture because it takes a whole community to put on an event like this. Thanks for helping make my crazy ideas a reality!! pic.twitter.com/QSDJx4ccrT
— Morena McDonald (@McdonaldMorena) 9 December 2018
“Thank you to all the participants who braved the cold last night,” the Kinsmen Clucb posted on social media.
“Santa made his appearance and warmed the crowds.”
The community took to social media as well during and after both events:
Had a great time at the parade and Downtown Dresden Christmas Night Market! Thanks to @McdonaldMorena and everyone who worked hard to make some magic in Dresden! pic.twitter.com/Ex8zi7tI4F
— Brock McGregor (@brockmcgregor) 9 December 2018
We ended the evening at the Dresden Night Market which was incredible. There had to be at least 1000 people in Dresden’s downtown, shopping, dining, admiring the ice sculptures and various attractions. I would love to see events like this replicated across CK. pic.twitter.com/rmXcRFaaz8
— Darrin Canniff (@DarrinCanniff) 9 December 2018
4 dancing window stars during the Dresden Christmas Night Market. pic.twitter.com/t7ykkiGKTc
— WhiskeyWithMetal (@metalfuel) 9 December 2018
The 519eventspromo Dresden Night Market was amazing! Had a great night and some fantastic conversations. #ckont #DNMarket https://t.co/rDxCFczdLz
— Andrew Tompsett (@andrewtompsett) 9 December 2018
The Dresden Night Market is in full effect tonight! Come out and support your local CK creators, makers, builders and vendors! #NMDresden #LivingCK #CKont pic.twitter.com/gCq7baQDh3
— LivingCK (@LivingCK) 9 December 2018
Dresden night market 2018. A great event. Tip of the hat to @McdonaldMorena. CK Community Development team members supporting. @ckont @NMdresden @CKEcDev pic.twitter.com/L2KRTzd44X
— John Norton (@JohnChathamKent) 9 December 2018
Here are some photos taken by the Sydenham Current’s Dana Haggith:
