YOUNG artists were rewarded for their endeavours on Saturday when they received prizes in a colouring competition.
Children who visited Santa at CH’s Santaland before Christmas were given a star to colour in for the ‘Wish Upon A Star’ competition and 10 winners were chosen, who received a €50 CH voucher for their efforts.
“We had a large amount of entries and the standard was wonderful,” said Peter Harty of CH Tralee. “Congratulations to all the winners and we applaud their artistry.”
IT’S only six weeks away and excitement is already building for the annual CH Tralee Christmas parade.
It’s an event which is seen as the official start of the Christmas in the town and hundreds line the route where Santa and Mrs Claus, along with many familiar characters, arrive on floats to The Mall.
There’ll be balloons, music and much more from 2pm on Saturday, November 24, with Rose of Tralee, Kirsten Mate Maher also taking part in the fun.
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Then Santa arrives at CH Chemists where he’ll be in residence at Santaland until Christmas Eve. Experience the wonders of Santaland and help Alice on her way through the enchanted forest.
Find the clues that will lead through this magical journey all the way to Santas log cabin. This seasonal fantasy is a must for children of all ages this Christmas. An opportunity for that special photo with the man himself “Santa” and of course, a gift for all the good children. Better hurry though, because places are filling up fast so click here to see what dates are available.
Also that evening at 5pm will see the turning on of the Christmas lights in the Square and the Rose of Tralee will be on hand to light up the town with Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Graham Spring.
It’s a wonderful event so mark Saturday, November 24 in the diary and bring the family for a real festive atmosphere in Tralee thanks to the folks at CH.
THE CH Chemists Christmas parade promises to be a feast of fun, colour and a spectacle to get you all into the Christmas spirit again this year when it arrives on November 25.
Filled with characters from Paw Patrol, The Little Mermaid, Sponge Bob, Princess Sofia and much more, the streets of Tralee will be alive with all your children’s favourites during an event which really kicks off Christmas in town.
This year will see the introduction of the Snow Characters from Street theatre company Artastic who are also very involved in the Rose of Tralee parade each year.
See the larger than life Snow King and Queen, Miss Eltoe the Snow Princess as magic snow falls on Tralee for this special afternoon.
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Guest of Honour at the parade will be Jennifer Byrne the 2017 Rose of Tralee and the cast of this year’s Panto (Cinderella) at Siamsa Tire will also be present.
The highlight of the parade will be the arrival of the man himself Santa Claus along with Mrs Claus and the Elves. The Parade will arrive at CH at 2pm
The parade, which each year begins its planning in the middle of the summer by the very enthusiastic team at CH Chemists, is guided by Oliver Hurley who is the creative director of the event.
Each year there are hours of planning and the creation of costumes and floats to enhance the visuals of the parade.
The parade has grown over the past six years and is now one of the main highlights on the streets of Tralee for families in the build up to Christmas.
Of course the end of the parade will also see the beginning of Santaland at CH. This brand-new experience at CH is a must this Christmas.
Join them on a magical adventure through the enchanted fairy forest, where a fairy trail will lead all the way to Santa’s Log Cabin.
Follow the Fairy Princess through the golden gates of fairyland over the River of Dreams and onto the edge of the fairy meadow where the fairy tree will grant your Christmas wishes.
All children will receive a gift and photo from the man himself. This interactive experience is a must visit this Christmas for a truly magical treat.
Bookings for Santa can be made at www.chtralee.com – Santa opening hours begin from Saturday November 25th right up to Christmas Eve – Specific dates and times available on-line or in-store.
WHILE the town was an explosion of colour and fun on Saturday at the CH Chemists parade, it also marked the beginning of Santaland at the store.
From now until Christmas Eve, the man in the red suit takes up residence in the grotto upstairs and children will have a chance to tell him what they’d love to see under the tree in four weeks time.
On arrival at Santa Land, meet Elfie Elf who will take you on a magical interactive journey to the North Pole.
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This exciting experience will bring you through the mystical ice castle and into the enchanted forest where you will see Mrs Claus and the beautiful Ice Princess prepare for the festive season in Santa Land.
Sit on Santa’s sleigh and meet the man himself in his cozy log cabin; where he will have a special treat for all those good children on his nice list.
Along with a gift waiting for you when you get to Santa… you will leave with a unique photo of your visit. For more on how to book click here
CH Chemists captured all the magic of Santa’s arrival at the store on Saturday in this wonderful video below…
THE Rose of Tralee called in to CH Chemists on Saturday to help launch their Christmas Parade.
The streets of Tralee will be filled with music and fun as Christmas floats and specials guests along with Darth Vader, Princess Sophia, Minions and Frozen characters lead Santa in this festive celebration next Saturday.
The parade route will travel down Rock Street, Bridge Street and The Mall and the top of Denny Street.
Santa and Mrs Claus and their friends will meet everyone at The Square before they officially open “Santa Land” at C.H.
It’s a spectacle capturing the magic of Christmas for children of all ages so wear your Christmas jumper or your favourite character costume welcome Santa to Tralee next Saturday.
Of course Santa takes up residence in CH from next Saturday where children, upon arrival at the Ice Castle, meet Elfie Elf who will magically transport them to Santa Land.
Along the way they’ll wake The Ice Princess who’ll guide them through the enchanted Ice Forest to reach Santa’s House.
There’ll be a gift waiting for children when they get to Santa…along with a unique photo of their visit. Santaland is open from 4pm next Saturday.
For further information and booking, please log on to www.chtralee.com
IT was a strange feeling around CH Chemists in the warm autumn sunshine on Saturday afternoon, as the staff donned Santa hats and Christmas music played from their PA system.
It was all to launch their Santaland experience which begins on November 28 and who did they get to kick things off?
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Well only the man himself, Santa Claus! The curtain in the shop window was pulled back to reveal the man in the big red suit and his trusty sidekick, Elfie as the crowd of young children gasped in excitement.
The duo reminded kids to be very good and showed them some goodies they might receive once they stayed off the naughty list.
Then they were off, back to the North Pole, but not before posing for photos and meeting young fans.
CH Chemists’ Santaland experience is always a huge attraction in town and this year promises to be no different with the fun starting on November 28 and continuing on selected dates until Christmas Eve.
They are taking bookings now so click here on www.chtralee.com/santaland to find out more.
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