Candy Cane Lane (Edmonton)
Candy Cane Lane, also known as YEG Candy Cane Lane, is the informal name of a residential street in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, which hosts an annual holiday tradition every Christmas. Residents and volunteers decorate the exterior of houses and yards on the street, creating a festive, brightly-lit atmosphere, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the city and beyond.[1] YEG Candy Cane Lane is currently situated on 148 Street between 100 Avenue and 92 Avenue. It officially opens on December 7 and runs until January 1. The attraction also offers bonfires, warming shelters, and sleigh rides. [2]
YEG Candy Cane Lane | |
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Street attraction | |
Candy Cane Lane, Edmonton | |
Features | Seasonal outdoor decorations |
Area | Residential street |
Location | Crestwood, Edmonton |
Address | 9915 148 street NW |
Website | yegcandycanelane |
History
Candy Cane Lane began in 1968, when a few families decorated their homes with holiday ornaments. These mainly consisted of hand-painted wood decorations, which were popular at the time. They repeated this the following year, and as of 2018, the event has been held annually for 50 years.[3]
In 2017, YEG CCL donated 12 trucks of food to the Edmonton Food Bank, making it the second largest contributor to the food bank after the Heritage Days Festival.[4]
In 2019, for the first time, CCL will only be accessible to non-motorized traffic.[5][6]
References
- "Candy Cane Lane". citymuseumedmonton.ca. 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- "Information for Candy Cane Lane Tours". hayandsleighrides.ca. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- "An Edmonton tradition: Candy Cane Lane resident looks back at 30 years of bright lights and spreading joy". edmontonjournal.com. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- "Candy Cane Lane Is The 2nd Biggest Contributor to the Food Bank in Edmonton, Only Behind Heritage Days!". sonic1029.com. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- "Candy Cane Lane 2019". todocanada.ca. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- "Edmonton's Candy Cane Lane adding car-free night this year". globalnews.ca. 3 November 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.