Amherst kicks off holiday season with festive weekend

The Town of Amherst launched the festive season with a light up in Victoria Square and a Santa Claus parade. The town also hosted the Tree for Boston when it made its last stop in the province before heading to the American city. An annual present from the Province of Nova Scotia, it recognizes the assistance Boston gave Halifax follow the Halifax Explosion.

To see a photo essay of these events, click on the picture below and then scroll through the essay.