Launch of the Downtown Plaza
The heart of the Sault’s downtown is about to be activated with entertainment and festivities. That is, the City of Sault Ste. Marie is preparing to launch programming at the Downtown Plaza on Thursday, November 16, at 5:30 p.m. to coincide with the Downtown Association’s annual Tree Lighting and Moonlight Magic event.
What: Downtown Plaza programming launch
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Downtown Plaza
Following the formal presentation, attendees are invited to the annual Tree Lighting in front of the courthouse and late-night shopping downtown. Activities at the plaza throughout the night include free hot chocolate, holiday lights, games, and entertainment. The plaza’s skating rink will also be open for use (weather permitting). Residents, families, merchants, and visitors are welcome to attend.
“The Downtown Association eagerly welcomes the Plaza’s activation. It will bring increased foot traffic, opportunities for growth, and long term value to the neighbourhood. Residents and visitors can expect the Downtown Plaza to become the focal point for celebrations, festivals, and cultural experiences throughout the year,” said Nicholas Luck, Executive Director, Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Association.”
Highlights for the holiday season at the plaza include holiday light displays, events at the Village stage including student choirs, movies, Hounds Fan Zones in advance of home games and viewing parties for away games. Other activities include skating on the rink, Soo Market extended hours, hot chocolate nights with festive adult drinks and a “Greyhounds at the Plaza” event on December 4.
A series of events will be taking place in the plaza in the coming weeks including:
Friday, November 17 – Hot chocolate Nights and Holiday Lights
- Soo Greyhound Fan Zone 5 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 18 – Movie in the Plaza (2 p.m. The Muppet Christmas Carol)
- Rotary Santa Claus Parade festivities at 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 19 – Skate N’ Screen skating and movie (The Search for Santa
Paws) at 2 p.m.
Thursday, November 23 – Soo Greyhound Fan Zone viewing party (away game) at 7 p.m.
Friday, November 24 – Hot Chocolate Nights and Holiday Lights
- Soo Greyhound Fan Zone viewing party (away game) at 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 25 – Superior Heights Student Choir at 10 a.m.
- Skate N’ Screen skating and movie (Blippi and the Holiday Snow Globe) at 2 p.m.
Sunday, November 26 – Skate N’ Screen skating and movie (Winne the Pooh: A Very
Merry Pooh Year) at 2 p.m.
- Soo Greyhound Fan Zone viewing party (away game) at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 29 – Soo Market open late 6 – 9 p.m.
- Soo Greyhound Fan Zone viewing party (away game) at 7 p.m.
Friday, December 1 – Hot Chocolate Night and Holiday Lights
- Soo Greyhound Fan Zone 5 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 2 – Soo Market open 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Movie in the Plaza at 2 p.m. (T’was the Night before Christmas)
- Soo Greyhound Fan Zone 5 – 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 3 – Skate n’ Screen skating and a movie (Lego Star Wars Holiday
Special and Ice Age Mammoth Christmas) at 2 p.m.
Monday, December 4 – Meet the Soo Greyhounds 6 – 8 p.m.