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Candy Cane Lane tradition

Candy Cane Lane in Springvalley has become an annual tradition for many Kelowna families.

With 40 houses participating and thousands of lights adorning the street, it’s a popular spot and it is all for a good cause.

"The main reason we do this, not only for people to come and enjoy the lights, but really to help out the community itself,” says Candy Cane Lane Organizer Damjan Madjar.

Visitors to Candy Cane Lane are asked to bring non-perishable donations on their visit and place them in the very bright, very obvious food collection bin located at the corner of Collison Road and Gramiak Road.

“We donate it to the women’s and men’s shelter directly, so it is awesome, they are very appreciative every year.”

Last year with your donations 6,000 pounds of food was delivered to shelters, a number they hope to meet or break this year.

All the lights go up in early December and run until Jan 1. Lights turn on at dusk and the public is always welcome, donations in hand, until about 10 p.m.

“People should come just to see the lights, it is spectacular, I love driving up and down the street,” says Madjar. “Sometimes I’ll be coming home one way and because I live on a corner and I will miss my house and I will keep going just because I want to see the rest of the lights.”

This Saturday, Dec. 20. Candy Cane Lane will be holding a special event starting at 6:30 p.m. featuring performances and treats donated from Tim Hortons.

Donations are welcome and kids can even look forward to snagging a coveted Shaw Bear.

For more details on Candy Cane Lane check out their website here and their Facebook page here. 



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