Cumberland BC: The Cumberlander Articles Section
Uncategorized · 11th December 2008
Editor
The Cumberland Light Up Cavalcade is a regular feature an exciting winter celebration held early December each year.
This year's event was witnessed by over 2500 people in downtown Cumberland. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate were served at Village Square, along with Christmas carols and a visit from Santa Claus.
Prizes for best lit buildings and trucks were awarded as follows with several prize winners donating their winnings to various local charities :
Residential
First - Dennis Joyal, $1,000
Second - Michael and Lonnie Fourneau
Third - Judy and Jim Gibson
Business
Alley Cuts/Tickle Trunk, $1,000
Industrial
Tayco Paving, $1,000
Cavalcade
First - Cumberland Ready Mix, $1,000
Second - Dove Creek Timber, $500
Third - K & T Trucking, $250
Grand Prize
Union Square Residents, $1,000
Money for the prizes was donated by Trilogy ($3,000), Ulverston Station ($1, 500) Upland Excavating, Nelson Roofing, Slegg Lumber and Cumberland Ready Mix ($500 each).
This year's event was witnessed by over 2500 people in downtown Cumberland. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate were served at Village Square, along with Christmas carols and a visit from Santa Claus.
Prizes for best lit buildings and trucks were awarded as follows with several prize winners donating their winnings to various local charities :
Residential
First - Dennis Joyal, $1,000
Second - Michael and Lonnie Fourneau
Third - Judy and Jim Gibson
Business
Alley Cuts/Tickle Trunk, $1,000
Industrial
Tayco Paving, $1,000
Cavalcade
First - Cumberland Ready Mix, $1,000
Second - Dove Creek Timber, $500
Third - K & T Trucking, $250
Grand Prize
Union Square Residents, $1,000
Money for the prizes was donated by Trilogy ($3,000), Ulverston Station ($1, 500) Upland Excavating, Nelson Roofing, Slegg Lumber and Cumberland Ready Mix ($500 each).
