Float for tonight's Kindness Caravan parade. (Community Cares Kitchen/Facebook)

By Ian Gustafson

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PAGC promoting kindness in two day parade in Prince Albert

Dec 14, 2020 | 5:08 PM

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Urban Services will be giving back to the community with a parade tonight and tomorrow called Kindness Caravan.

Tonight,the parade will be going through the East Flat and East Hill and again tomorrow through the West Flat and West Hill. Both will run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Director of PAGC Urban Services Geoff Despins told paNOW it’s all about celebrating kindness and giving back to the community.

“We want to give back to people that don’t have an opportunity to get out and ones that are affected by COVID, the mental wellness and wellbeing of everyone and making sure the spirit is here during Christmas time,” Despins said.

One of the floats in the Kindness Caravan parade Monday night in Prince Albert. (Dawson Thompson/paNOW staff)

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On both evenings they are asking those who want to be part of the parade to adorn their vehicles with Christmas decorations as well as positive messages for the community. They will be meeting at the Senator Allen Bird Gymnasium at 5:45 p.m. and the police will lead the way at 6 p.m.

“Having kids and families out just watching from the windows, watching from wherever they can especially if they’re isolated,” he said.

Showing east parade route in blue (Monday) and western route in brown for Dec. 15. (Submitted photo/PAGC)

They will be giving out toques and mitts to whoever is outside and needing them as well as candy bags and mini sticks. Their staff and participants will be taking COVID-19 precautions along the way. This will be there first year doing the parade.

They’re not sure how many people will be taking part, but organizations and others are encouraged to join. Santa Claus will also be making an appearance riding on one of the floats.

“It’s a time we need to give back and give to our community of Prince Albert and this is an opportunity for us as a P.A. Grand Council to do this,” Despins said.

Some vehicles featured positive messages to the community at the PAGC’s Kindness Caravan parade Monday evening. (Dawson Thompson/paNOW Staff)

They will also be giving out prizes to some participants including best light show, best decorated without lights and crowd favourite. To enter to win a prize upload a picture of your vehicle or float to the Community Cares Kitchen Facebook page.

Editors note: This story was amended to include photos of the parade on Monday night.

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