It just wouldn't feel like Christmas in Ladner Village without the annual carol ships procession.
The festive display is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 this year.
With the tree lighting taking place on a new night this year, another new local tradition is starting. The Ladner Gospel Assembly choir will kick off the first carol ships night with a Christmas carol singa-long at the tree at the corner of 48th Avenue and Delta Street before proceeding down Delta Street on their hay wagon to the harbour for the arrival of the carol ships.
Assembly member Marie Webber said the sing-a-long, which starts at 7 p.m. on Dec. 6, will last about half an hour and will include special guests The Suspenders and Ruth Hanna, a country gospel singer.
The Ladner Gospel Assembly choir has been performing in Ladner Village for Christmas for more than 35 years.
On Dec. 6, the carol ships sail into Ladner Harbour at the foot of Elliott Street at about 7:45 p.m. The Saturday procession will arrive at about 7:15 p.m. The choir will be on hand at the wharf both nights. As well, the Ladner branch of the Royal Canadian Legion will have coffee and hot chocolate on hand.
The annual Christmas lights display has been taking place in Ladner Harbour for more than 40 years.
The procession will make its way along the river to the harbour starting from the Westham Island Bridge.
