It was a busy weekend in Greater Moncton, as the festive season officially got underway.

A cold night on Saturday, but that didn’t stop the large crowds on Main Street who gathered to welcome Old Saint Nick to the Hub City.

As always, he was on the final float at the Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus parade.

The winners of this year’s floats will be announced in the coming weeks.

Stores were also very busy as shoppers picked up items on sale during Black Friday weekend.