The Parade with a Purpose started four years ago with three humble floats in Kettle Valley and has now grown into a major community event. The Turgeon/Doty families initiated this parade to bring holiday cheer during the challenging times of COVID, and it has blossomed into a cherished tradition with thousands of people lining the streets to enjoy the amazing floats and raising thousands of dollars for the Youth Recovery House. The Bridge Youth & Family Services has been a touchstone for some of the most vulnerable families in the Okanagan for more than 50 years.
Learn more about Parade with a Purpose here!
Getting in the holiday spirit!
Essential Holidays Playlist - Apple Music
Music has been an essential part of any holiday celebration for centuries. This playlist honors that history, collecting old chestnuts, new classics, and future sing-along staples to soundtrack your next Holiday season.
Check out these pomegranate cocktail & mocktail recipes!
Poinsettia Pomegranate Martini
We're celebrating the season with a delicious and festive holiday cocktail recipe. This Poinsettia Pomegranate Martini is an easy, delicious, and refreshing drink that's perfectly styled for the season.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 ounces of gin
- 1 ounce pomegranate juice
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- .5 ounce simple syrup
- Pomegranate seeds and sliced lime to garnish
Mixing Instructions:
- Start by adding a couple teaspoons of pomegranate seeds to the bottom of your martini glass. Set aside.
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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the gin, pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously.
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Strain into your prepared martini glass. Garnish with a fresh lime slice!
Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz. Simple syrup
- 10 pcs. Fresh mint leaves
- 2 pcs. Lime wedges
- 1/4 cup Pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh-squeezed lemonade
- 1/4 cup Club soda
- Pomegranate seeds for garnish
- Mint sprig for garnish
Mixing Instructions:
- Muddle the mint leaves, syrup, and lime wedge in a glass.
- Fill the glass with ice and add the pomegranate juice and lemonade.
- Stir well before topping the club soda.
- Garnish and serve.
