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Thousands of festive Christmas lights will greet people eager to get in on the first skate of the season at the Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink.

Once named one of the best outdoor skating spots in Canada, the rink is expected to host an opening ceremony starting at 5 p.m. Thursday.

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The event is part of the Twinkle Lights celebration, which will include music, speeches from dignitaries and free hot chocolate and coffee.

The rink, located in Kiwanis Memorial Park next to the Delta Bessborough Hotel, is usually packed with skaters in mid-November, but this year’s opening has been delayed by warm weather.

Temperatures are expected to dip below -15 C on Friday and Saturday.

The rink and skate change warm-up shelter will be open daily from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., weather permitting.