The downtown Mindemoya Shopping Spree and Kickoff to Christmas event drew hundreds to the corner of Yonge and King Streets Saturday evening following the Santa Claus parade. Island Home Outfitters once again played host to the lighting of the community Christmas tree complete with a hot chocolate bar and visit from the man in red himself. Dayne Tipper got the honourary task of flipping the switch on the lights following a raucous countdown from the crowd. photo by Alicia McCutcheon