The carol ships are set to sail into Ladner Harbour Friday in the first of two colourful processions.
The Ladner Gospel Assembly will actually kick things off Friday night with a Christmas carol sing-a-long 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. 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 carol ships will put on a repeat performance Saturday, arriving at the wharf at the foot of Elliott Street at about 7:15 p.m.
The procession will make its way along the river to the harbour starting from the Westham Island Bridge.
Another holiday tradition, the Ladner Business Association's annual Breakfast with Santa, is set for Saturday morning at the Ladner Community Centre.
A staple of the Christmas season for more than 30 years, the event usually draws about 600 people for pancakes and festive fun.
It will run from 8 to 11 a.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to arrive in a police cruiser at 8:30 a.m., at which time they will take to the stage to pose for photos and visit with children. Breakfast costs $5 for pancakes and $7 for pancakes with ham. Breakfast also includes a choice of juice or coffee.
