Santa Claus waving to the parade crowd while seated in his sleigh in the Bradford West Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade on November 23, 1991. Taken near the intersection of Collings Avenue and Holland Street West. This photo was taken for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times but was unpublished. This event is featured in the November 27, 1991 issue of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times.

Santa Claus looking at the parade crowd while seated in his sleigh in the Bradford West Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade on November 23, 1991. Taken near the intersection of Collings Avenue and Holland Street West. This photo was taken for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times but was unpublished. This event is featured in the November 27, 1991 issue of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times.

"Plans for Bradford's 150th Anniversary are well underway.
The deadline for groups and organizations to register their special Sesquicentennial events for inclusion in the Official calendar is April 1st, and the launch of over a year of celebration takes place May 27th at 3 p.m., with greetings from the Province, a declaration by the Mayor, Birthday cake, raising of the Sesquicentennial Flag, and a tongue-in-cheek skit bu the BDHS Drama Club, re-enacting the incorporation of the Town.
And organizers are already looking for participants for a Sesquicentennial parade, to take place on the afternoon of August 19th, following the same route as the Santa Claus Parade. The theme: 'Bradford Through the Ages.'
Anyone with antique farm equipment, classic or antique cars; representatives of Minor League sports, and hockey alumni of Bradford's historic teams (The Blues, Vasey Jrs., etc); choirs and bands - in fact, any community group, business or organization is invited to participate in this historic event.
The Town is looking for nominations for Parade Marshal. Residents nominate anyone - a local celebrity, sports volunteer, Minister, educator, or former Mayor - for the honorary position. There will also be a contest for Junior Marshal, details to be announced.
Parade application forms are now in the works, and should be available shortly. For more information, to get involved as a Sesquicentennial volunteer or committee member, or to register an official event, contact Joe Lotto at the Recreation Dept."

"Plans for Bradford's 150th Anniversary are well underway. On Tuesday night, in a meeting of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council, Manager of Recreation Nick Warman announced the winner of the Sesquicentennial Logo Contest. Local resident Chris Muncey was presented with a certificate of congratulations, a $100 Gift Certificate for recreation programs, and a copy of the logo..."

Photograph of a group of adults and children dressed as snowmen in front of a "Snowman Mountain" float, preparing for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade on November 23, 1991. Taken in the parking lot of Bradford District High School. This photo was taken for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times but was unpublished. This event is featured in the November 27, 1991 issue of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times.

Springdale Christian School float in the Centennial Parade in 1967.

The following set of photographs were taken from the Bradford Witness August 21, 1957 edition, highlighting the Bradford Centennial parade and celebrations.
The second prize float of the Centennial Parade was Stroud's Women's Institute float.

Photograph of Sylvester and Tweety Bird shaking hands at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade on November 23, 1991. Taken near the intersection of Collings Avenue and Holland Street West. The photo was taken for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times. The event is featured in the November 27 1991 issue of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times.

Photograph of Sylvester, waving, and Tweety Bird behind two baby carriages at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade on November 23, 1991. Take near the intersection of Collings Avenue and Holland Street West. This photo was taken for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times but is unpublished. This event is featured in the November 27, 1991 issue of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times.

Photograph of (L-R) Kristopher Thibert, Monica Thibert, and Taylor Thibert at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade on November 23, 1991. The description that came with the image describes a written caption on the back of the physical photograph reading "Even though Santa’s “chill” was in the air, Kristopher (3 ½ yrs) & Taylor (4 mos) didn’t seem to mind, as Mom Monica Thibert took turns keeping each other warm”. Taken near the intersection of Collings Avenue and Holland Street West. This photo was taken for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times but was unpublished. This event is featured in the November 27, 1991 issue of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Times.