Mayor to host Annual Christmas Celebration at City Hall

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will host the Mayor’s 22nd Annual Christmas Celebration at Ottawa City Hall in support of the Ottawa Food Bank. Date: Saturday, December 7 Time: 3 to 6 pm Location: Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West Admission: Donation to the Ottawa Food Bank Celebrate the festive season in the fresh outdoors and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus who will arrive from the North Pole and be housed in their very own outdoor cabin. Roast marshmallows around a campfire, enjoy hot chocolate, taffy on snow, horse-drawn wagon rides. Bring your skates! The Rink of Dreams opens (weather permitting) for the skating season on Saturday, December 7. Don’t miss the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Marion Dewar Plaza at 5 pm. You can indulge in delicious BeaverTails for only $2, with all proceeds raised going directly to the Ottawa Food Bank! Purchase your Christmas tree, wreath or potted tree at the event, with $5 from the sale of each item donated to the Ottawa Food Bank. The fun continues inside with live entertainment in Jean Pigott Place. Full details can be found on the event webpage. The Mayor’s Annual Christmas Celebration is made possible by the generosity of many corporate sponsors. In the spirit of giving and to help those in need, admission to this sponsored event is a donation to the Ottawa Food Bank. This is not a nut-free event. Dress for the weather as most activities will take place outside.  For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.