Due to the ongoing lake effect snow effect event in Sault Ste. Marie, event sponsor Parkers ACE Hardware has made the decision to cancel the Festival of Lights Parade and Christmas Tree lighting that was to take place today at 7 p.m.
Intense snow squalls last night and thought the day today have made conditions not suitable for the event to take place.
Over 2' of snow has piled up in parts of the area. More snow is expected tonight and through at least Saturday,
The event will now take place next Friday, Dec. 6.
