{"id":22590,"date":"2013-12-02T17:52:28","date_gmt":"2013-12-02T23:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=22590"},"modified":"2014-03-28T16:58:36","modified_gmt":"2014-03-28T21:58:36","slug":"countdown-to-shining-lights-and-midnight-madness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2013\/12\/02\/countdown-to-shining-lights-and-midnight-madness\/","title":{"rendered":"Countdown to Shining Lights and Midnight Madness"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>ValleyBiz Story |<\/p>\n

The Swan Valley Chamber of Commerce counted down to Midnight Madness on Saturday, November 30, 2013 with Christmas carols, visits with Santa, hot dogs & hot chocolate and the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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Those who stopped by to share in the holiday spirit appreciated the warmer weather this year. Even with the higher temperatures, hot chocolate was still a welcomed treat.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/br> Santa handed out candy canes and listened to the Christmas wishes of many eager kids of all ages. Beginning at 4:00 in the afternoon, Santa stayed until after dark when the lights of the tree were shining and every last request was heard.
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As 6:00 pm neared, Mayor Glen McKenzie plugged in the tree that will share the Christmas spirit with all those who pass by during this festive season.<\/p>\n

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After stopping for a few moments to admire the tree, people rushed off to hunt down some deals downtown at the Midnight Madness sale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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