It just wouldn't feel like Christmas in Ladner Village without the annual carol ships procession.
This year's festive display is scheduled to sail into town on Friday, Dec. 5 and then return the following night, Saturday, Dec. 6. The Ladner Gospel Assembly will once again kick off the festivities with a Christmas carol sing-along at the tree at the corner of 48th Avenue and Delta Street before proceeding on a hay wagon to the harbour to welcome the carol ships.
The caroling starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 and will run for about half an hour before the choir makes its way to the wharf, where it will continue singing festive favourites as the boats come in. They're expected to arrive around 7:45 p.m. The Ladner Gospel Assembly choir has been performing in Ladner Village for Christmas for close to 40 years.
This year's sing-a-long will include special guests The Suspenders.
The carol ships will put on a repeat performance on Saturday, Dec. 6. They're expected to arrive at the wharf at the foot of Elliott Street at about 7:15 p.m. The choir will perform at the wharf both nights and the Ladner Legion will be on hand with coffee and hot chocolate by donation.
The procession will make its way along the river to the harbour starting from the Westham Island Bridge.
