A Magical Winter Celebration
Thank you to our community for embracing the winter wonderland conditions to join us at our 7th annual Winter Whyte Light Up event! And a HUGE thank you to everyone who came out to our first-ever Winter Whyte Variety Show- it was a hit! Tickets for the show sold out by 12noon the day of, and we raised nearly $600 in support of the Edmonton Food Bank and The Mustard Seed.
We’re already dreaming up next year’s event and hope you will join us next year to kick off the holidays in the heart of Old Strathcona! Stay tuned for a save the date and more details in the new year.
2024 Festival Recap Reel
Lights
Every year, we transform Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park into a wonderful array of festive lights and light displays across the gazebo, trees, and pathways. Old Strathcona becomes a winter wonderland with the snap of a finger and sets the stage for a night to remember.
Activities
A very special thank you to our community partners, the Edmonton Public Library, Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, Edmonton Streetcar, and Fringe Theatre for offering a variety of free family-friendly activities, like crafts, story time, vendors, and short rides on the Christmas Car.
Giveaways & Community Organizations
The holidays are the season of giving, so every year we invite various community organizations to participate in the event to connect with the community and collect donations. This year, the Edmonton Food Bank and The Mustard Seed joined us inside the Fringe Grounds Lobby, while the farmers’ market collected warm clothing for the Old Strathcona Youth Society.
Plus, we gave away great prizes and free swag at the Spin to Win wheel inside the OSBA Info Tent.
Getting Here
Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park is located in the heart of Old Strathcona at 8331 104 St NW. Whether you choose to walk, roll, cycle, drive or take transit, getting here is easy! There is a full guide that outlines the many ways to get here near the bottom of our Visit page. We also have a handy Old Strathcona Parking map which lists the many places and spaces to park throughout the district.
Thank you to this year’s sponsors for helping us produce this event!
