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
Street attraction
Candy Cane Lane, Edmonton
FeaturesSeasonal outdoor decorations
AreaResidential street
LocationCrestwood, Edmonton
Address9915 148 street NW
Websiteyegcandycanelane.com

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]

Lighted lollipops, Candy Cane Lane
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References
  1. "Candy Cane Lane". citymuseumedmonton.ca. 2016. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  2. "Information for Candy Cane Lane Tours". hayandsleighrides.ca. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  3. "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.
  4. "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.
  5. "Candy Cane Lane 2019". todocanada.ca. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  6. "Edmonton's Candy Cane Lane adding car-free night this year". globalnews.ca. 3 November 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.

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